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C26 AAA

2006 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 AAA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 80,030 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 76,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 74,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In inner edge of the tread ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 74,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In inner edge of the tread ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,141 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,141 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,968 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,729 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,380 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C26 AAA is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C26 AAA, 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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C26 AAA is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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