2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 + 4M — MOT failures & pass rate
4,523 MOT tests on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 + 4M are in this dataset, and 84.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Eqc 400 + 4M comes out 7.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 13.4% of tests against 1.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, ball joint and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 69 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.8% versus 15.4%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.4% | 607 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 49 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 49 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 48 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 29 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.6% | 28 |
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 | 69 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 53 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 44 |
| 4 | Wipers | 32 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
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 | 25.8% | 1,166 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.4% | 290 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 280 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 149 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 139 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 24 |
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 | 2,613 | 15.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,733 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 171 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 4,333 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Eqc 400 + 4M
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 13.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (13.4% 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 (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% 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 Eqc 400 + 4Ms pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 4,523 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 + 4M MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 + 4M?
Tyres, recorded in 13.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.1%).
Does the 2022 Eqc 400 + 4M get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,523 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.