2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT pass rate and common faults

2,606 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,606 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.5%
    193 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  9. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.4%
  2. Suspension2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Lights & electrics0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Brakes0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,606 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).