Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results

Registered in 2014
86.0% pass rate
from 3,537 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.028% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.028% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.25% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.057% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.028% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
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