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RK06 SKY

2006 Mercedes Hymer

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

252,102 mi
Last recorded252,102 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Hymer55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 SKY
MakeMercedes
ModelHymer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 252,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on bike rack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 250,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 246,507 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 246,507 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2023 239,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 239,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 12 May 2022 234,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 227,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 223,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 216,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 202,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 189,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 174,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 160,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 144,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 125,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 125,145 miles

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

offside offside abs wire insecure

Pass 2 May 2012 108,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RK06 SKY 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 RK06 SKY, 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 RK06 SKY registered?

RK06 SKY is a 2006 Mercedes Hymer, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RK06 SKY 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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