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Mercedes-benz GLA 250 EXCLUSIVE - 2022

45.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 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 2022. Sample size: 521 cars, 655 tests and 296 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 521 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Exclusive has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 45 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 36% better than the average for its year at 70 defects per 100. It shows particularly strong performance in critical areas such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of just 2% and 0%, compared to the average of 30% and 0.5%, respectively. Although there is a slight increase in defect rates as mileage increases, it remains consistently below the yearly average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in terms of essential safety and functionality categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 521 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GLA 250 EXCLUSIVE

2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 95.2% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.8% better
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.2% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 10.2% better
73.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 25.0% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 7.7% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 57.1% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 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: 123
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 7
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 7

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1