
Daimler V8
Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 3,996 cc
MHC 546MOT history
MHC 546 is a blue petrol Daimler V8 first used on 21 May 1964. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 52,676 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MHC 546
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Daimler
- Model
- V8
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1964
- First used
- 21 May 1964
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MHC 546 was last recorded at 52,676 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,340 miles · 14 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 336 miles
- Average per year
- 110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,676 miles
- 2024 – 52,340 miles
- 2023 – 51,906 miles
- 2021 – 51,403 miles
- 2019 – 51,303 miles
- 2018 – 51,287 miles
- 2012 – 51,245 miles
- 2011 – 51,210 miles
- 2010 – 51,188 miles
- 2009 – 51,025 miles
- 2007 – 50,948 miles
- 2006 – 50,797 miles
- 2005 – 50,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,676 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 52,676 miles
- Test number
- 977451595174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,340 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 52,340 miles
- Test number
- 664436346657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,906 miles (+503)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 51,906 miles
- Test number
- 812576058181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,403 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 51,403 miles
- Test number
- 865323268663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,303 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,303 miles
- Test number
- 851248250397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,287 miles
- Test number
- 873206884354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,287 miles (+42)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,287 miles
- Test number
- 296285861795
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,245 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 51,245 miles
- Test number
- 417536902359
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteAll suspension bushes perrished
Fail51,236 miles (+26)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,236 miles
- Test number
- 127056482267
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteAll suspension bushes perrished
Pass51,210 miles (+22)5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,210 miles
- Test number
- 226989741237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass51,188 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,188 miles
- Test number
- 471062970237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,025 miles (+30)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,025 miles
- Test number
- 374421179406
- NoteBoth front lower balljoint boots split
Fail50,995 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,995 miles
- Test number
- 362723759471
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteNearside front lower ball joint boot split
- NoteSmoke emitted from offside main beam lamp when operated
Fail50,992 miles (+44)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 180141759279
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteNearside front lower ball joint boot split
- NoteSmoke emitted from offside main beam lamp when operated
Pass50,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 50,948 miles
- Test number
- 371049297426
- AdvisoryCentre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail50,946 miles (+7)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,946 miles
- Test number
- 554769397241
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail50,939 miles (+142)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,939 miles
- Test number
- 580610897253
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Pass50,797 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 50,797 miles
- Test number
- 184789486296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,789 miles (+386)1 failure1 advisory8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,789 miles
- Test number
- 170024886224
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront suspension and anti roll bar bushes perished
- NoteFront washer operation poor
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteFuel cap seal perishing
- NoteNear side front bottom ball joint boot split
- NoteRear exhaust mounts perishing
- NoteRear shock absorber bushes perished
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Pass50,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 50,403 miles
- Test number
- 123933285240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MHC 546
- What vehicle is registration MHC 546 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MHC 546 on a blue petrol Daimler V8 first used on 21 May 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MHC 546 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHC 546 is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MHC 546?
- The MOT on MHC 546 is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MHC 546 done?
- MHC 546 was recorded at 52,676 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 110 miles a year.
- Has MHC 546 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MHC 546 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on MHC 546 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on MHC 546 find?
- MHC 546 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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