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M246 LYL

1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,311 mi
Last recorded96,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 LYL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to inner jacking points

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slight play front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s jacking points

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f jacking pint

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,078 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,784 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,784 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,471 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,450 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor(jacking point)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight corrosion to floor (jacking point)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,751 miles

Nearside Front some surface corrosion to floor

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front some surface corrosion to floor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front some surface corrosion to floor

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front some surface corrosion to floor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,393 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear tyre walls slight cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,342 miles

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,871 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,385 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.0 Auto?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
wheel bearing has excessive play 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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M246 LYL is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 101,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.0 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M246 LYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.0 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M246 LYL is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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