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C3 TOB

2004 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests44 (39 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

118,127 mi
Last recorded118,127 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daimler V864,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TOB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

39 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 118,018 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,617 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,275 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,503 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth - N/S Starting Inner Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Some Play / Movement In Both Shafts Joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,807 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 113,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 111,344 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 108,974 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2018 89,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,613 miles

N/S Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 11 May 2017 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

all 4x tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 105,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,400 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 29 May 2015 102,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 83,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 99,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wipers are split.

Pass 1 May 2014 76,739 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 73,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 95,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 93,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,907 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 87,214 miles

Engine oil level low

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth remaining

Offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth remaining

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 79,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side wiper rubber split

Pass 6 May 2009 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 61,298 miles

N/S wiper blade starting to split on ends

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,498 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,101 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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C3 TOB is a 2004 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

Across all 2004 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,840 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 C3 TOB, 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 22 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C3 TOB is a 2004 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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