Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto
From 236 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gla 200 Urban Edition Autos tested had between 24,128 and 39,172 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,483 median miles, the Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 236 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 4 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 Urban Edition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Urban Edition Auto is 29,483 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,128 and 39,172 miles.
Buying a used Gla 200 Urban 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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