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FJ06 DXV

2006 Mercedes Hymer

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Hymer55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 DXV
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake travel slightly more than normal.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 114,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 110,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 110,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,707 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,973 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,443 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Hymer?

Based on 7,168 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,444
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 199
fog lamp not working 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
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FJ06 DXV is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ06 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Hymer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ06 DXV registered?

FJ06 DXV is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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