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Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto reliable? We analysed 388 real MOT tests across 192 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 388 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
24,512mi
Annual Mileage
6,502mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto.

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.3%
2022
91.5%
2021

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Road wheel fractured 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,450 mi/yr
Typical
6,502 mi/yr
Average
7,623 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,077 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 92 91.3% 15,714 21,496 30,135
2021 248 91.5% 17,393 25,684 34,000

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Last?

Based on 192 Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,512 mi
75th Percentile
33,618 mi
95th Percentile
49,847 mi
Max Recorded
219,415 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

91.5% MOT pass rate from 248 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.3% MOT pass rate from 92 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 248 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto THIS CAR 92.3% 388 24,512 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Harley-davidson Flhrxs Road King Sp 1868 19 97.3% 490 9,706 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?

The Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 388 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto owner drives around 6,502 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto reliable?
Based on 388 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto does around 6,502 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Gla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto is 2021 with a 91.5% pass rate across 248 tests.