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CFM 562W

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,890 mi
Last recorded125,890 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 562W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 125,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 125,895 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides front lower arm bushes heavily perished/cracking advise to replace( front arms)

front no plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre showing slight sidewall damage

Fail 15 Sep 2025 104,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides front lower arm bushes heavily perished/cracking advise to replace( front arms)

front no plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre showing slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres average 3.5-4mm however both lower on inner edges 255/35/18y

front discs worn & showing corrosion on inner faces

front suspension arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre poor worn low on edge /sidewall damage & numerous splits on inner sidewall 225/40/18y advise replace

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,790 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CFM 562W is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CFM 562W, 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 CFM 562W registered?

CFM 562W is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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