MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Gla 180
35 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 35 Mercedes-benz Gla 180 vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,155 miles.
35
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
7,050
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Gla 180 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Gla 180 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Other27%
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Brakes14%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility6%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates2%
Mercedes-benz Gla 180 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 19 | 100% |
| 5 | 19 | 79% |
| 6 | 15 | 87% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (35)
Most common Mercedes-benz Gla 180 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Gla 180 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- wipers starting to smear screen (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's and rear's slight lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear's also cracking (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- TPMS warning lamp illuminated throughout inspection. (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Gla 180 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 16 | 88% | 46,950 |
| 2019 | 15 | 41 | 95% | 39,559 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 59,072 |
| 2017 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 74,949 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 35,882 |
| 2015 | 6 | 8 | 88% | 42,497 |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 55,145 |
Mercedes-benz Gla 180 reliability FAQ
Across 35 Mercedes-benz Gla 180 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Gla 180 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 180 in our data has covered around
44,155 miles.
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