2019 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 1886 4Matic — MOT failures & pass rate
319 MOT tests on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 1886 4Matic are in this dataset, and 92.5% of them passed. That is 2.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and road wheels.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, size/type and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 6 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.3% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 19 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.6% | 5 |
| 3 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 2 | Size/type | 5 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 4 | Other body component | 1 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1 |
| 6 | Attachment | 1 |
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 | 23.5% | 75 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.2% | 23 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 134 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 154 | 8.4% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 81 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 87 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 80 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eqc 400 1886 4Matic
On a 2019 Eqc 400 1886 4Matic, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.0% 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.
- Suspension (1.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Road wheels (0.3% of tests): Damaged or corroded wheels, missing/loose fixings — generally a moderate fix. Typical repair: £80–£250.
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 1886 4Matics pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 319 2019 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 1886 4Matic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 1886 4Matic?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by suspension (1.6%).
Does the 2019 Eqc 400 1886 4Matic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 319 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.