2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · R4 HRO
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 12,449 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R4 HRO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 12,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R4 HRO MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla (R4 HRO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R4 HRO Mileage History
- 15/09/20228,485 mi
- 21/09/20239,570 mi+1,085 mi
- 26/09/202410,635 mi+1,065 mi
- 25/09/202512,449 mi+1,814 mi
Average of roughly 1,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 7G-DCT Gearbox HesitationModerate
The 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission in the X156 can develop clunky engagement, hesitation when pulling away, and shuddering during low-speed crawling. Software calibration issues and dirty transmission fluid exacerbate wear on the clutch friction plates and mechatronic hydraulic unit.
- Timing Chain Stretch (M270/M274 Engines)Serious
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- 4MATIC Rear Differential and Haldex Coupling Bearing WearModerate
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