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S2 VCN

2005 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,864 mi
Last recorded157,864 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daimler V843,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 VCN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 145,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking air shock (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,380 miles

engine has heavy leak of oil

Fail 14 Sep 2023 135,379 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

engine has heavy leak of oil

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,686 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 125,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,294 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 113,694 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 110,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 110,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,025 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 91,540 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 91,540 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,868 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 66,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,931 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,556 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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S2 VCN is a 2005 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 43,516 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 S2 VCN, 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 21 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S2 VCN registered?

S2 VCN is a 2005 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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