2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 300 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,061 MOT tests, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 300 recorded a 96.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 5.9% of the time, so this is 2.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests against 0.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and tyre pressure monitoring system — tread depth alone was recorded 21 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2023 Eqe 300 fails 3.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 0.0% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 70 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.2% | 5 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 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 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Attachment | 3 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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 | 11.9% | 245 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.5% | 51 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 32 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 874 | 3.0% |
| 30-60k | 873 | 3.5% |
| 60-90k | 273 | 5.5% |
| 90-120k | 38 | 0.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 755 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 1,293 | 3.9% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Eqe 300
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.4% 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.
- Visibility (0.2% 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.
- Brakes (0.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 300s pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 2,061 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 300 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 300?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (0.2%).
Does the 2023 Eqe 300 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.0% in the 0-30k band to 0.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,061 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.