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FJ06 UPY

2006 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Hymer55,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 UPY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 53,191 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 12 Aug 2025 51,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,570 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNIONS FRONT TO REAR SLIGHT UNIONS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,799 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play @ ns track rod

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s brake actuator rubber boot perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,407 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 40,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,688 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,539 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 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

FJ06 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ06 UPY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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