Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A (2022)
2022 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This GLA 250 is a reliable proposition, with an 86.6% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4% of vehicles. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't relevant here since this is a petrol model, so what you see is straightforward: a well-engineered compact SUV that passes its MOT with confidence.
At an average mileage of 34,761 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running slightly above typical urban use, which makes the low failure rate (0.09 per vehicle) even more impressive. The modest advisory count of 0.5 per car suggests owners aren't facing surprise repair bills yet, so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission and air suspension components—Mercedes's known weak points—rather than expecting widespread wear.
What to check before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A vehicles fall between 22,805 and 45,175 miles.
MOT History Averages
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