2019 · 5 years old at test · Electric mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 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 cords4.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Other body component: component damaged and likely to cause injury0.7%
  7. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.7%
  8. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.2%
  2. Suspension4.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Body & chassis0.7%
  5. Wheels0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%

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.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).