Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic appears in 1,307 MOT tests spanning model years 2022–2024, and 88.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.0% of the time, so this is 3.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 10.3% of tests against 1.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic fails 11.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,240 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 57 | 82.5% | 17.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.3% | 134 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 13 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
| 8 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 2 | Wipers | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 11 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 7 |
| 7 | Attachment | 4 |
| 8 | Other body component | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.8% | 403 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.0% | 92 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.2% | 68 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 43 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.6% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 740 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 523 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 1,249 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic
- Tyres (10.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic?
88.1% of the 1,307 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.9% fail rate, across model years 2022–2024.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 10.3% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.7%).
How much does mileage affect Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic MOT results?
Fail rates run at 11.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.0% for 60-90k, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,307 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.