Is the Mercedes-Benz Gla ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 78,888 MOT tests, around 86% of Mercedes-Benz Glas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 51% diesel, 48% petrol. Every diesel Gla in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol Gla in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 86%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 78,888
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Gla ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Glas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant221 tested | Likely compliant169 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant875 tested | Likely compliant8,083 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,205 tested | Likely compliant15,727 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,796 tested | Likely compliant8,608 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,019 tested | Likely compliant2,826 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,245 tested | Likely compliant1,370 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car8,003 tested | Likely compliant860 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,929 tested | Likely compliant544 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Gla
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (51% of Glas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (48% of Glas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Glas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mercedes-Benz can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Glas fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Gla MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Gla for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Glas in this data were first registered between 2014 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 16,932 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Gla in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 95% of the time at 23,158 miles on average, and the oldest (2014) passed 82% at 68,846 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Glas likely to comply are from 2016. 9,245 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 83% of the time and averaged 56,681 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Gla's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.8% of tests) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.2%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.2% of tests.
Overall, 86% of Glas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 42,291 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 78,888 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Gla carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 78,888 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Gla and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Gla ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 86% of Glas on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Gla years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Glas first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Gla ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Gla is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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