Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A
From 676 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E As tested had between 19,770 and 34,004 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,647 median miles, the Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 676 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A is 24,647 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,770 and 34,004 miles.
Buying a used Gla 250 Exclusive Ed Prem E A?
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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