2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic passed 88.3% of its 1,240 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.1%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 10.2% 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 21 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic fails 11.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.2% | 127 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 21 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 18 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Wipers | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 10 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 5 |
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 | 31.4% | 390 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.0% | 87 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.3% | 66 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 42 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.6% | 7 |
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 | 686 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 512 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 1,186 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 10.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (10.2% 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 (1.5% 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
How many 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matics pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 1,240 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic?
Tyres, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Eqb 350 Amg Lne 4Matic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,240 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.