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Mercedes-Benz GLA Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz GLA Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 257 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz GLA Class prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €61,500 | 0k km | 44 |
| 2026 | €55,950 | 1k km | 46 |
| 2025 | €48,950 | 14k km | 14 |
| 2024 | €43,950 | 36k km | 24 |
| 2023 | €37,950 | 56k km | 21 |
| 2022 | €35,950 | 72k km | 20 |
| 2021 | €28,950 | 106k km | 11 |
| 2020 | €28,500 | 70k km | 6 |
| 2018 | €19,500 | 114k km | 13 |
| 2017 | €17,950 | 95k km | 20 |
| 2016 | €16,950 | 79k km | 17 |
| 2015 | €16,600 | 75k km | 15 |
Mercedes-Benz GLA Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz GLA Classes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 83% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 78% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 78% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 59% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 70% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 57% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 70% | 51% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class fails: wheels & tyres (4.7% of tests), safety equipment (2.6% of tests), shock absorbers (2.6% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (2.4% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Mercedes-Benz GLA Class problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 98 |
| 1.3 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 39 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€390 | 36 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€280 | 26 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€570 | 14 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
2.1 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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