Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic
From 575 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 29 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 | 29 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 75.3% of Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 1.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eqc 400 Sport 4Matics tested had between 23,037 and 41,890 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,901 median miles, the Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic has a 85.9% MOT pass rate based on 575 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic is 30,901 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,037 and 41,890 miles.
Buying a used Eqc 400 Sport 4Matic?
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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