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MHC 546

1964 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,676 mi
Last recorded52,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 546
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 52,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 51,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,287 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all suspension bushes perrished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all suspension bushes perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,188 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,025 miles

both front lower balljoint boots split

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

smoke emitted from offside main beam lamp when operated

Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

smoke emitted from offside main beam lamp when operated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,948 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 50,939 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,797 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension and anti roll bar bushes perished

Front washer operation poor

Front wiper blades worn

Fuel cap seal perishing

Near side front bottom ball joint boot split

Rear exhaust mounts perishing

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,403 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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MHC 546 is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 58,905 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHC 546, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHC 546 registered?

MHC 546 is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 May 1964.

Is MHC 546 safe to buy?

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