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AT11 SHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,251 mi
Last recorded119,251 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT11 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 119,251 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 119,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,509 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower BOTH DRIVING LAMPS DAMAGED

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES ON 5MM ON OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower DAMAGE ON REAR

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower BOTH DRIVING LAMPS DAMAGED

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES ON 5MM ON OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower DAMAGE ON REAR

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH OUTER/INNER EDGES,CUTS ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH OUTER/INNER EDGS,CUTS ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 103,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH OUTER/INNER EDGES,CUTS ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON BOTH OUTER/INNER EDGS,CUTS ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside PLASTIC COVERS COVERING SILLS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION STARTED ON PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 89,348 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 72,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,800 miles

Day time running lights inoperative

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,962 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 43,957 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 38,262 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 May 2017 38,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2016 30,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,591 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AT11 SHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT11 SHA, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AT11 SHA registered?

AT11 SHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AT11 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT11 SHA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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