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B8 WGN

2006 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,688 mi
Last recorded131,688 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class57,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 130,526 miles

all exhaust pipe joints corroded and starting to leak fumes

Fail 23 May 2025 130,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all exhaust pipe joints corroded and starting to leak fumes

Pass 20 May 2024 128,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 127,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 125,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,214 miles

steering damper insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,214 miles

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

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

steering damper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,617 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,617 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,800 miles

rear steering arm has slight play in O/S ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,429 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,276 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,162 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 64,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf swivel housing emitting water from hub seal

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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B8 WGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 57,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 WGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B8 WGN registered?

B8 WGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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