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Mercedes-benz GLA 250 EXCLUSIVE - 2020

45.8 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 250 EXCLUSIVE, model year 2020. Sample size: 337 cars, 572 tests and 262 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 337 cars

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Exclusive demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 46 defects per 100 cars, which is 49% better than the average of 90 defects. The vehicle performs particularly well in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, and lights, showing a marked decrease in defects compared to the average. However, the model does experience some mileage-related trends, with defect rates increasing as mileage rises, particularly in the lower mileage brackets. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in key safety areas, making it a strong choice for potential buyers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 337 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GLA 250 EXCLUSIVE

2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 92.5% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 80.0% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 63.1% better
5.2 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
▲ 21.1% better
76.9 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
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 70.8% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.3% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 91.9% better
0.3 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: 99
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: and affecting the driver’s view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1