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RAF 1L

2006 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class57,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,338 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 69,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,816 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,323 miles

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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RAF 1L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RAF 1L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAF 1L registered?

RAF 1L is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is RAF 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 1L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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