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W351 VLB

2000 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 VLB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,579 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 80,938 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in hub

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,295 miles

slight play to osr hub

suspension fault warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,476 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,599 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,087 miles

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

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

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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W351 VLB is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W351 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W351 VLB registered?

W351 VLB is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 May 2000.

Is W351 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W351 VLB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W351 VLB have outstanding finance?

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