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Mercedes-Benz GLA OBD port location

Three generations, 2013–2024. Pick yours.

2020–2024

H247 (GLA II)

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Location

Driver's side footwell, under the lower dashboard trim below the steering column. Small removable plastic cover. Port faces downward and is accessible without tools once the cover is opened. Consistent with the W177 A-Class and C118 CLA siblings — all H247-platform vehicles share the same OBD port placement in the driver's footwell.

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2014–2020

X156

Location

Driver's footwell, below the steering column.

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OBD port location in a Mercedes-Benz GLA X156

X156 (GLA I) 2013–2019

Driver's side footwell, under the lower dashboard trim. Behind a small removable plastic dust cover. Port faces downward and is accessible without tools once the cover is opened. Located above the pedals, to the left of the steering column. Consistent with the W176 A-Class sibling — the X156 GLA shares the same body architecture and OBD port placement.

Questions

Mercedes-Benz GLA OBD questions

H247 (2020–2024): Driver's side footwell, under the lower dashboard trim below the steering column. X156 (2014–2020): Driver's footwell, below the steering column. X156 (2013–2019): Driver's side footwell, under the lower dashboard trim.

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