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Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.2% pass rate
from 16,986 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLA is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.012% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0059% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.041% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0059% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.029% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
      • 0.0059% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0059% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0059% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.018% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.012% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.024% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.035% fail on Prop shafts (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0059% fail on Seats
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0059% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Seat belts (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Condition
    • 0.071% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0059% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0059% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.018% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Mounting
    • 0.012% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.0059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (80% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Steering
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0059% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0059% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0059% fail on Other components
  • 0.0059% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0059% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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