MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : GLA-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2014 | 3,420 | 81.81% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2015 | 8,792 | 81.18% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2016 | 10,525 | 82.26% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2017 | 12,747 | 85.15% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2018 | 16,410 | 87.2% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2019 | 14,537 | 88.15% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2020 | 2,978 | 90.03% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2021 | 81 | 91.36% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
Tests: 69,490
Average Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class pass rate: 85.37%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 14% |
| 2 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 3 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 4 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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