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Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto reliable? We analysed 1,006 real MOT tests across 354 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,006 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.9%
Typical Mileage
30,766mi
Annual Mileage
7,665mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 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 Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto.

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Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.7%
2021
93.6%
2020

Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9

Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 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
5,336 mi/yr
Typical
7,665 mi/yr
Average
8,866 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,489 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 752 92.7% 21,428 29,141 39,329
2020 109 93.6% 21,821 29,821 42,036

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto Last?

Based on 354 Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,766 mi
75th Percentile
41,714 mi
95th Percentile
62,919 mi
Max Recorded
121,701 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto

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

Best year
2020

93.6% MOT pass rate from 109 tests

Year to avoid
2021

92.7% MOT pass rate from 752 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 109 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.7% — 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 220 AMG Line D 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 Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto THIS CAR 92.9% 1,006 30,766 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
Vincent Black Shadow 94.2% 773 13,284 mi 76 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto?

The Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 1,006 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 220 AMG Line D 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 Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto owner drives around 7,665 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 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto reliable?
Based on 1,006 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto has a 92.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto does around 7,665 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 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 Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 220 AMG Line D 4MATIC Auto is 2020 with a 93.6% pass rate across 109 tests.