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Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto

Overall MOT pass rate
92.5% +14.2% vs UK average

From 4,008 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.029 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 25,495-mile median distance driven.
This page covers a specific trim. For combined pass rate, fleet numbers, and all variants see the Mercedes-Benz Gla overview.

Common MOT failure categories

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%
a tyre seriously damaged1.2%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm1.0%
wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen0.6%
brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator0.5%
windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.4%
Full breakdown

Pass rate by registration year

91.7%
19
93.5%
20

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 61 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements61
a tyre seriously damaged50
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm41
wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen26
brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator20
windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen17
brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn13
a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc9
engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction7
wiper blade defective7

By registration year

YearPass rateTop failures
202093.5%a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
201991.7%tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Typical mileage

Half of all Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Autos tested had between 14,203 and 31,991 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

14,203
31,991
median: 25,495 miles

At 25,495 median miles, the Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz C-Class81.2%
Mercedes-Benz E-Class82.9%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class81.1%
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter73.4%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class90.5%

Common questions

What is the Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto MOT pass rate?

The Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 4,008 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto?

The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 61 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.

What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto is 25,495 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,203 and 31,991 miles.

Buying a used Gla 180 Amg Line Edition Auto?

Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.

The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.

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