Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport
From 276 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 11 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eqv 300 Sports tested had between 18,234 and 47,900 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,639 median miles, the Eqv 300 Sport has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 276 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport is 37,639 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,234 and 47,900 miles.
Buying a used Eqv 300 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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