2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto MOT pass rate: 91.2% (6,988 tests)
Is the 2019 GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.8% +3.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 91.1% +2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 89.6% +2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 383 | 40.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 210 | 22.2% |
| 3 | Visibility | 117 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Suspension | 65 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 45 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 35 | 3.7% |
All GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 6,988 | 91.2% | +2.8 pts | 32,206 |
| 2020 | 4,802 | 93.0% | +3.1 pts | 26,200 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 91.2% of their MOT tests (6,988 tests, 2023–2025), +2.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 32,206 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 GLA 180 AMG Line Edition Auto?
The median tested example shows 32,206 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.