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Mercedes-benz GLA 200 AMG LINE - 2019

72.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GLA 200 AMG LINE, model year 2019. Sample size: 2,398 cars, 4,696 tests and 3,408 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,398 cars

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 73 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 106 defects per 100 vehicles for its year, marking a 31.6% improvement. Notably, this model excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. However, the defect rates tend to increase with mileage, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000-mile range, where the model records 231 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, this model stands out positively in several key areas, indicating its reliable performance relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,398 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 33.3% better
41.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 53.6% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 50.7% better
6.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.8% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.6% better
87.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 45.7% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 55.6% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 70.6% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,059
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 552
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 430
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 226
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 189
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 101
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 67
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 47

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 101
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10