2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT pass rate and common faults

3,411 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,411 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    164 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    70 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    64 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension6.9%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Brakes3.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,411 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).