MERCEDES-BENZ GLA MOT pass rate
89.4% of 153,628 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA MOT tests pass.
The GLA passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLA passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.1% at 0–3 years to 84.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 12,384 | 24,412 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.8% | 66,355 | 35,393 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 72,150 | 60,845 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.6% | 2,739 | 77,170 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 20.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.6% | Too low |
| Brakes | 16.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA?
- 89.4% of MERCEDES-BENZ GLA MOT tests pass, based on 153,628 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.