Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport
From 666 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 27 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 2 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.4% of failures are serious: 49.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eqa 250 Sports tested had between 16,229 and 43,193 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,669 median miles, the Eqa 250 Sport has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 666 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Eqa 250 Sport is 26,669 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,229 and 43,193 miles.
Buying a used Eqa 250 Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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