2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA · 38,612 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 GLA years (38,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLAs: 13.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,325
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,612
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.1% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.1%
- Tyres5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.09%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.83%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.66%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.49%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLAs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 GLA years (38,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA shows 55,325 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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