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3 MCB

2006 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,385 mi
Last recorded80,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MCB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 78,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,296 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 69,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

engine management light stays on

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,252 miles

engine cover was fitted

under tray was fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low both to low (1.8)

engine cover was fitted

under tray was fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 27,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,828 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 8,754 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 8,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,872 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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3 MCB is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 64,997 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 Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 MCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 MCB registered?

3 MCB is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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