MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Gla 250
29 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Mercedes-benz Gla 250 vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,231 miles.
29
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
7,851
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Gla 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Gla 250 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes28%
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Other22%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Mercedes-benz Gla 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 100% |
| 11 | 18 | 94% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Gla 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Gla 250 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front wipers poor (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Imported vehicle, awaiting registration in country, First MOT (1 times)
- Front brake discs slight corrosion on outer face's (1 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Gla 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,376 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 66,661 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 57,123 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 106,831 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 41,366 |
| 2015 | 8 | 9 | 100% | 54,404 |
| 2014 | 14 | 26 | 96% | 51,616 |
Mercedes-benz Gla 250 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Mercedes-benz Gla 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Gla 250 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Front wipers poor.
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 250 in our data has covered around
54,231 miles.
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