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OU56 EPL

2006 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Daimler Limousine50,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 EPL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,547 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 65,949 miles

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,848 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 60,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,029 miles

traction control lamp on Due to limousine extended body

Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,027 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

traction control lamp on Due to limousine extended body

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,550 miles

Advise front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Advise rear brake pads around 60-70% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,249 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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OU56 EPL is a 2006 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,773 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 Limousine fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU56 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Daimler Limousine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU56 EPL registered?

OU56 EPL is a 2006 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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