Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium
From 928 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Eqv 300 Sport Premiums fare better: 2022 models pass at 82.7% vs 91.5% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 41 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 | 41 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 82.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 91.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eqv 300 Sport Premiums tested had between 27,158 and 63,991 miles on the clock.
At 43,182 median miles, the Eqv 300 Sport Premium has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 928 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 Sport Premium is 43,182 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,158 and 63,991 miles.
Buying a used Eqv 300 Sport Premium?
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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