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563 R

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,851 mi
Last recorded126,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration563 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 123,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,399 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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563 R is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 563 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 563 R registered?

563 R is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is 563 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 563 R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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