2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA MOT pass rate and common faults

4,653 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,653 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    142 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Suspension0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All EQA years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,653 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).