2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA · 13,480 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 GLA years (13,480 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 68,285
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,480
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.6% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Suspension4.9%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.27%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.24%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.96%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.73%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.02%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.09%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 GLA years (13,480 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.66% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA shows 68,285 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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