2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT pass rate and common faults

3,930 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,930 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed7.2%
    456 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres15.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Brakes0.3%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm4.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,930 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).