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Daimler

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 9 models from 1,600 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

1,600

Models

9

Years Covered

1990-2006

Most Reliable

Eagle Auto

94% pass rate

Least Reliable

Limousine Auto

65% pass rate

Most Popular

Super V8

666 tests

All Daimler Models

ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Super V87 yrs80%666Petrol
V86 yrs77%587Petrol
Limousine Auto2 yrs65%84Petrol
4.0 Auto2 yrs82%70Petrol
Six Auto1 yr68%44Petrol
Double Six Auto1 yr67%43Petrol
Six Lwb Auto1 yr75%40Petrol
Double Six1 yr71%34Petrol
Eagle Auto1 yr94%32Petrol

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How reliable is Daimler?

Brand ranking119th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average-5% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate1 of 9
Models below 70% pass rate3 of 9
Reliability spread (best to worst)29 percentage points

About Daimler Cars

Daimler ranks 119th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so Daimler owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.

With 9 models across 17 years of data (1990 to 2006), there's a wide spread of 29 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Daimler.

Most and Least Reliable Daimler Models

The Eagle Auto leads the range with a 94% average pass rate from 32 tests. At the other end, the Limousine Auto has the lowest at 65%.

Daimler Fuel Types

Daimler models in our data come in 9 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

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