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Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A reliable? We analysed 1,711 real MOT tests across 650 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,711 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.4%
Typical Mileage
22,644mi
Annual Mileage
5,832mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A 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 200 AMG Line Premium + A.

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.8%
2022
94.3%
2021
92.8%
2020

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,728 mi/yr
Typical
5,832 mi/yr
Average
6,387 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,283 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 210 94.8% 13,876 20,670 29,550
2021 406 94.3% 15,237 22,642 31,635
2020 1,059 92.8% 15,495 22,851 32,018

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Last?

Based on 650 Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,644 mi
75th Percentile
31,756 mi
95th Percentile
47,949 mi
Max Recorded
88,460 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A

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

Best year
2022

94.8% MOT pass rate from 210 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.8% MOT pass rate from 1,059 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 210 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — 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 Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A 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 200 AMG Line Premium + A THIS CAR 93.4% 1,711 22,644 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
Suzuki Ignis Sz-t Dualjet MHEV CVT 93.3% 2,911 13,933 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 200 AMG Line Premium + A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A?

The Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 1,711 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A 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 Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A owner drives around 5,832 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 200 AMG Line Premium + A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A reliable?
Based on 1,711 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A has a 93.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A does around 5,832 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A?
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 Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium + A is 2022 with a 94.8% pass rate across 210 tests.