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Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto reliable? We analysed 367 real MOT tests across 191 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 367 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.5%
Typical Mileage
32,981mi
Annual Mileage
7,184mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition 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 Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto.

Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,985 mi/yr
Typical
7,184 mi/yr
Average
7,908 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,737 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
32,981 mi
75th Percentile
48,024 mi
95th Percentile
67,100 mi
Max Recorded
399,032 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition 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 Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto THIS CAR 96.5% 367 32,981 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
Vauxhall Meriva Exclusiv Ac 85.8% 656 58,144 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto?

The Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.5% across 367 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto owner drives around 7,184 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 Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto reliable?
Based on 367 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto has a 96.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto does around 7,184 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Gla 180 Urban Edition 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.