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C18 WED

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 WED
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 98,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 98,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,613 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,186 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,482 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?

Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 504
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 234
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C18 WED is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Limousine Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 WED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 WED registered?

C18 WED is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is C18 WED safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 WED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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