CarVerify

Free Car Check

P563 RUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 RUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 64,304 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,018 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2015 50,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,836 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,836 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,136 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P563 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 P563 RUL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P563 RUL?

You can check the full history of P563 RUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P563 RUL registered?

P563 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P563 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 RUL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P563 RUL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P563 RUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.