2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT pass rate and common faults

16,269 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    551 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    363 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    164 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    104 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Body & chassis1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,269 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).