Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto
From 1,707 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 31 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gla 200 Sport Autos tested had between 14,588 and 26,949 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,713 median miles, the Gla 200 Sport Auto has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,707 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto is 20,713 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,588 and 26,949 miles.
Buying a used Gla 200 Sport 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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