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Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.8% pass rate
from 8,964 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (23% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.64% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
        • 0.011% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (96% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.056% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
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