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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 310 for sale right now.
Our take on the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class typically advertises at €38,900 and a 2018 one at €22,000, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2014–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (46% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 | 45 |
| 2026 | €56,950 | 1k km | 52 |
| 2025 | €49,850 | 14k km | 22 |
| 2024 | €43,950 | 36k km | 24 |
| 2023 | €38,900 | 56k km | 30 |
| 2022 | €35,950 | 72k km | 20 |
| 2021 | €29,250 | 106k km | 12 |
| 2020 | €28,500 | 70k km | 6 |
| 2019 | €24,950 | 91k km | 11 |
| 2018 | €22,000 | 114k km | 25 |
| 2017 | €18,950 | 95k km | 25 |
| 2016 | €17,900 | 79k km | 20 |
| 2015 | €16,600 | 75k km | 16 |
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz GLA-Classes pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 78% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 78% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 59% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 70% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 57% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 70% | 51% |
Most common reasons a 2021 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 | ~€200 | 98 |
| 1.3 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 39 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€270 | 36 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€210 | 26 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€280 | 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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