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Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A reliable? We analysed 1,753 real MOT tests across 779 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,753 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
29,870mi
Annual Mileage
7,496mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A.

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Number Plates

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

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.5%
2022
91.6%
2021
91%
2020

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem 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
4,744 mi/yr
Typical
7,496 mi/yr
Average
9,199 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,161 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 774 91.5% 19,154 28,278 41,170
2021 853 91.6% 20,145 30,398 43,656
2020 67 91.0% 23,283 33,619 45,898

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Last?

Based on 779 Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,870 mi
75th Percentile
43,520 mi
95th Percentile
75,367 mi
Max Recorded
800,036 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A

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

Best year
2021

91.6% MOT pass rate from 853 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.0% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 853 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A THIS CAR 91.4% 1,753 29,870 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
Harley-davidson Flht 89.9% 1,155 18,702 mi 24 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A?

The Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 1,753 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 250 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A owner drives around 7,496 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A reliable?
Based on 1,753 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A does around 7,496 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem 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 Exclusive ED Prem E A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Exclusive ED Prem E A is 2021 with a 91.6% pass rate across 853 tests.