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W549 EWL

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,979 mi
Last recorded17,979 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 EWL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside slight corrosion on inner sill

Offside slight corrosion on inner sill

undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2019 17,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded to centre and front

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

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

Parking efficiency only just met reuirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,407 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 15,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 15,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,698 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,008 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff in/put seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2008 5,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,930 miles

no seat belts in centre row

Pass 11 May 2006 734 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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W549 EWL is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 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 W549 EWL, 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 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W549 EWL is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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