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VU06 XVX

2006 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Motor Caravan37,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XVX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,399 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,795 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,795 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,298 miles

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged inner bay (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged inner bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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VU06 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 37,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 XVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 XVX registered?

VU06 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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