2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 4Matic — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 4Matic passed 88.3% of its 2,034 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Eqc 400 4Matic comes out 3.6pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 9.7% of all tests — 7.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and ball joint — wipers alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Eqc 400 4Matic fails 10.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 33.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.7% | 198 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.2% | 45 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.3% | 26 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 24 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 36 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 12 |
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 | 33.1% | 674 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.7% | 157 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.6% | 154 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 81 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 65 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 879 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,001 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 1,913 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Eqc 400 4Matic
On a 2022 Eqc 400 4Matic, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (9.7% 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.
- Visibility (2.2% 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.
- Suspension (1.3% 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.
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 4Matics pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 2,034 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 4Matic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 4Matic?
Tyres, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.2%).
Does the 2022 Eqc 400 4Matic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,034 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.