Mercedes Gla
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 129,992 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
129,992
Best Year
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
7
About the Mercedes Gla
The Mercedes Gla has been tested 129,992 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2014 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 2,329 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 5 point spread, the Gla is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The MERCEDES GLA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 75,803 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 29,861 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes Gla by Year
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