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DB06 BOW

2006 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,099 mi
Last recorded26,099 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB06 BOW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 22,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,850 miles

Offside Rear tyre worm on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 12,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,620 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 4,886 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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DB06 BOW is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB06 BOW, 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 DB06 BOW registered?

DB06 BOW is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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