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Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results

Registered in 2017
90.8% pass rate
from 12,942 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Washers
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on View to rear
      • 0.015% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0077% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0077% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.070% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.015% fail on Horn
    • 0.023% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0077% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.023% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0077% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0077% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0077% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0077% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0077% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0077% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0077% fail on Undertray
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0077% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.070% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0077% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.070% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.046% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0077% fail on Requirements
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.023% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0077% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0077% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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