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Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results

Registered in 2016
89.2% pass rate
from 10,690 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0094% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0094% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.6% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0094% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.037% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.065% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.047% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0094% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0094% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0094% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.084% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0094% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0094% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.075% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0094% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0094% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0094% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.0094% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.0094% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0094% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0094% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs (31% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring (31% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0094% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0094% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0094% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0094% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0094% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.0094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0094% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0094% fail on Door condition
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0094% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Seat belts (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0094% fail on Condition
  • 0.0094% fail on Steering
    • 0.0094% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0094% fail on Steering rack
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