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Mercedes-benz GLA 200 AMG LINE - 2020

63.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 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 2020. Sample size: 4,825 cars, 10,167 tests and 6,438 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,825 cars

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 63 defects per 100 cars versus the average of 90. This represents a 30% improvement. In terms of specific categories, the model excels in brakes, steering, and visibility, where it outperforms the average by notable margins. Additionally, the GLA displays fewer issues related to lights and electrics, body structure, and other categories, indicating a strong overall performance in reliability. Mileage-related trends suggest that the defect rates remain relatively stable across various mileage brackets, with no significant spikes.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,825 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GLA 200 AMG LINE

2019 2020 2021 2022

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 31.3% better
34.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 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
▲ 60.0% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 44.0% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 68.8% better
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.3% better
76.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 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
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 66.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 33.3% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 64.9% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 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: 1,827
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,210
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 820
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 349
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 336
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 185
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 133
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 127
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 110

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 185
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 110
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 18