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

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A reliable? We analysed 1,832 real MOT tests across 664 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,832 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.6%
Typical Mileage
31,299mi
Annual Mileage
7,448mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D 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 D A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91%
2022
93.1%
2021
90.9%
2020

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

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

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

Low usage
5,096 mi/yr
Typical
7,448 mi/yr
Average
8,771 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,619 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D 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 D A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 111 91.0% 22,613 29,583 40,053
2021 1,178 93.1% 22,447 30,818 40,919
2020 441 90.9% 22,839 31,805 43,069

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

Based on 664 Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

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

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

Median
31,299 mi
75th Percentile
42,224 mi
95th Percentile
66,530 mi
Max Recorded
125,453 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

93.1% MOT pass rate from 1,178 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.9% MOT pass rate from 441 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 1,178 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — 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 D 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 D A THIS CAR 92.6% 1,832 31,299 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 Astra Gtc Sport S/s 86.8% 775 60,501 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 D A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 1,832 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 D 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 D A owner drives around 7,448 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 D A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A reliable?
Based on 1,832 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A has a 92.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A does around 7,448 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D 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 D 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 D A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 AMG Line Premium D A is 2021 with a 93.1% pass rate across 1,178 tests.