Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury MOT pass rate & common failures
618 MOT tests on the Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury (2021–2024) give it a 92.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 7.2%, so the Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests against 0.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 6 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury fails 8.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 409 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 177 | 98.9% | 1.1% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 48 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.5% | 3 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 3 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.3% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 6 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 4 | Wipers | 3 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
| 6 | Drag link end | 1 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 1 |
| 8 | Door condition | 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 | 18.3% | 113 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 7 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 6 |
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 | 370 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 37 | 5.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 482 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury
- Tyres (7.8% 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 (0.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?
92.1% of the 618 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.9% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests, then visibility (0.5%).
How much does mileage affect Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 5.4% for 60-90k, a 3.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 618 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.