2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA · 33,228 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 GLA years (33,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 62,817
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,228
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.45%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.2%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.94%
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 (12.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.31%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 GLA years (33,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.52% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA shows 62,817 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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