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C20 ECH

1986 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto78,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 ECH
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 147,988 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 145,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 144,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 144,478 miles

Nearside floor holed and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2022 144,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 143,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 143,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,897 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 129,897 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 126,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 123,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 118,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 112,908 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 107,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 101,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 90,127 miles

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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C20 ECH is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 C20 ECH, 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 40 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C20 ECH registered?

C20 ECH is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 14 January 1986.

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