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28 HPC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,675 mi
Last recorded62,675 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 62,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 61,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 61,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2024 59,072 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 52,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,468 miles

Offside Front Inner and outer edges slightly worn.

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 40,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,400 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
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28 HPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 28 HPC, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 28 HPC registered?

28 HPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is 28 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 HPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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