2006 Daimler Super V8 4.2L Petrol · 2 MJJ
2006 Daimler Super V8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 96,020 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SUPER V8
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 MJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 96,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 MJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Daimler Super V8 (2 MJJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint dust ”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint dust”; “Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe burst at the end of brake roller test u”.
2 MJJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202285,312 mi
- 05/10/202388,623 mi+3,311 mi
- 10/10/202492,513 mi+3,890 mi
- 05/09/202596,018 mi+3,505 mi
- 09/09/202596,020 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daimler Daimler Super V8
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: DAIMLER SUPER V8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Air Spring Bag Perishing and Compressor Pump Piston Ring Wear(Moderate)
The 2005 to 2009 X350/X358 Daimler Super Eight is equipped with self-levelling air suspension featuring four integrated air spring dampers and a Wabco electric compressor pump behind the front bumper. With age and road grit exposure, the rubber air bellows develop fine stress cracks where the bladder folds, leaking air overnight. To compensate, the compressor pump runs continuously to maintain pressure, wearing out its internal PTFE piston ring and overheating. Once compressor pressure falls below specification, the dashboard displays 'Air Suspension Fault' and the chassis drops onto its bump stops. Replacing leaking struts with Bilstein units and renewing compressor seals cures the fault.
- Rear Lower Wishbone and Hub Carrier Bush Wear Causing Wandering and MOT Failure(Moderate)
Both the X308 and X350 generations of the Daimler Super V8 utilise an independent rear suspension layout featuring multi-link arms, aluminium wishbones, and rubber-metal bushes. The immense torque (up to 400 lb-ft) of the supercharged powertrain combined with UK potholes and speed bumps places enormous stress on the lower wishbone bushes and hub carrier ball joints. The rubber perishes and develops excessive play, allowing the rear wheels to steer passively under acceleration and braking. In addition to creating an unsettling floaty sensation on motorways, worn bushes result in MOT failure and rapid inner tyre shoulder scrubbing.
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- Air Suspension Air Spring Bag Perishing and Compressor Pump Piston Ring WearModerate
The 2005 to 2009 X350/X358 Daimler Super Eight is equipped with self-levelling air suspension featuring four integrated air spring dampers and a Wabco electric compressor pump behind the front bumper. With age and road grit exposure, the rubber air bellows develop fine stress cracks where the bladder folds, leaking air overnight. To compensate, the compressor pump runs continuously to maintain pressure, wearing out its internal PTFE piston ring and overheating. Once compressor pressure falls below specification, the dashboard displays 'Air Suspension Fault' and the chassis drops onto its bump stops. Replacing leaking struts with Bilstein units and renewing compressor seals cures the fault.
- Rear Lower Wishbone and Hub Carrier Bush Wear Causing Wandering and MOT FailureModerate
Both the X308 and X350 generations of the Daimler Super V8 utilise an independent rear suspension layout featuring multi-link arms, aluminium wishbones, and rubber-metal bushes. The immense torque (up to 400 lb-ft) of the supercharged powertrain combined with UK potholes and speed bumps places enormous stress on the lower wishbone bushes and hub carrier ball joints. The rubber perishes and develops excessive play, allowing the rear wheels to steer passively under acceleration and braking. In addition to creating an unsettling floaty sensation on motorways, worn bushes result in MOT failure and rapid inner tyre shoulder scrubbing.
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