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W124 EJO

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 EJO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 107,592 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 105,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 104,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 103,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,418 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,233 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,837 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2009 72,314 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,139 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,139 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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W124 EJO is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W124 EJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W124 EJO registered?

W124 EJO is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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