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Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A reliable? We analysed 395 real MOT tests across 244 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 395 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.4%
Typical Mileage
30,527mi
Annual Mileage
7,315mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A.

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82.8%
2023
92.5%
2022
94.1%
2020

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 5

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,006 mi/yr
Typical
7,315 mi/yr
Average
8,180 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,449 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 163 82.8% 18,939 33,696 60,550
2022 53 92.5% 21,858 30,376 39,380
2020 170 94.1% 19,235 28,910 39,482

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Last?

Based on 244 Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,527 mi
75th Percentile
46,264 mi
95th Percentile
99,365 mi
Max Recorded
147,675 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A

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

Best year
2020

94.1% MOT pass rate from 170 tests

Year to avoid
2023

82.8% MOT pass rate from 163 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 170 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.8% — 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 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A THIS CAR 89.4% 395 30,527 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
Porsche Macan Gts S-a 98.8% 170 38,553 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A?

The Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.4% across 395 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced with 5 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

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 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A owner drives around 7,315 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A reliable?
Based on 395 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A has a 89.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A?
The most common failure point is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A does around 7,315 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 250 AMG Line Executive E A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A is 2020 with a 94.1% pass rate across 170 tests.