Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M
From 3,209 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4Ms fare better: 2022 models pass at 92.3% vs 88.6% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 197 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 cords visible or damaged | 197 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 126 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 17 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 12 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 6 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 84.8% of Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4Ms tested had between 15,766 and 35,087 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,420 median miles, the Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 3,209 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 197 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M is 27,420 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,766 and 35,087 miles.
Buying a used Eqc 400 Amg Line Premium 4M?
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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