Daimler Limousine Auto
From 302 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 31 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 31 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 22 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.1% of Limousine Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £211.
Typical mileage
Half of all Limousine Autos tested had between 69,367 and 110,917 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,627 median miles, the Limousine Auto has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Daimler Limousine Auto MOT pass rate?
The Daimler Limousine Auto has a 78.8% MOT pass rate based on 302 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daimler Limousine Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Daimler Limousine Auto is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Daimler Limousine Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daimler Limousine Auto is 84,627 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 69,367 and 110,917 miles.
Buying a used Limousine Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £211 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 40.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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