2006 Daimler Super V8 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Daimler Super V8 passed 83.7% of its 270 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2006 Super V8 comes out 11.1pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (8.2%) and lighting & signalling (5.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, track rod end and malfunction indicator lamp — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 32 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 18.8% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.2% | 22 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 15 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.0% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 32 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 14 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 7 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 23.7% | 64 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.5% | 50 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.4% | 39 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 20 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 43 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 109 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 64 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 57 | 10.5% |
| 2023 | 49 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 54 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 57 | 22.8% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Super V8
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 8.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (8.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (4.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Daimler Super V8s pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 270 2006 Daimler Super V8 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Daimler Super V8?
Suspension, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.6%).
Does the 2006 Super V8 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.0% in the 30-60k band to 18.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 270 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.