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C25 MEL

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 MEL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 108,291 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,344 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,211 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,290 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,099 miles

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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C25 MEL is a 1998 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 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 C25 MEL, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C25 MEL registered?

C25 MEL is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C25 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 MEL 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.

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