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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Check any GLA-Class by registration number below.

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84.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.4%

vs Mercedes-Benz Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has an average MOT pass rate of 84.5%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the Mercedes-Benz brand average of 82.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the GLA-Class is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your GLA-Class for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 28,000 vehicles

84.5%Good
Mercedes-Benz average: 82.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

13.5%
2

Suspension

12.0%
3

Brakes

10.5%
4

Tyres

9.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

6.8%
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

29.0%

Rear

27.0%

Offside

20.0%

Other Mercedes-Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes-Benz models.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

82.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

79.2% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

79.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

85.2% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

83.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is 84.5% compared to the Mercedes-Benz average of 82.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13.5%), Suspension (12.0%), Brakes (10.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.5%, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: 22,000 miles at 3 years, 38,000 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used GLA-Class to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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