Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results
Registered in 201486.0% pass rate
from 3,537 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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3.8% fail on
Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.028% fail on Size/type
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2.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
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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
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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
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0.34% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
- 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)
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0.057% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.057% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.057% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(43% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(51% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Springs
(29% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
(29% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
(29% better than other 2014 cars)
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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
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0.20% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.028% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.028% fail on Ball joint
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1.6% fail on
Springs
(29% better than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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0.085% fail on
View to rear
- 0.085% fail on Mirrors
- 0.028% fail on Driver's view
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0.028% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.028% fail on Windscreen
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1.9% fail on
Brakes
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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0.42% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Brake performance
(83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Service brake performance
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.028% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.028% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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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
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0.11% fail on
Service brake performance
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
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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
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.62% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(88% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.37% fail on Attachment
- 0.057% fail on Condition
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0.37% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
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0.31% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.028% fail on
Airbags
- 0.028% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.17% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Transmission
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Drive shafts
(91% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.028% fail on Joints
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0.057% fail on
Drive shafts
(91% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.028% fail on Bumpers
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0.028% fail on
Doors
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0.028% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.028% fail on Door condition
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0.028% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.028% fail on
Seats
- 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
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0.057% fail on
Transmission
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (2014 - 2020)
Available with two or four-wheel drive. Reasonable load space. Fine ride quality. High-quality interior finish.