Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 3,120 real MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport 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 200 Sport Auto.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 129 | 89.1% | 17,966 | 24,271 | 36,204 |
| 2021 | 1,378 | 91.7% | 19,257 | 26,301 | 35,903 |
| 2020 | 1,482 | 90.8% | 19,671 | 27,705 | 38,864 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Last?
Based on 1,070 Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.7% MOT pass rate from 1,378 tests
89.1% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 1,378 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.1% — 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 Sport 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 200 Sport Auto THIS CAR | 91.2% | 3,120 | 27,245 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 |
| Austin Mini Clubman | 73.8% | 3,224 | 52,753 mi | 56 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 Sport Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Gla 200 Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 3,120 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 Sport 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 Gla 200 Sport Auto owner drives around 6,530 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.