2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 409 MOT tests, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury recorded an 89.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 7.8% of the time, so this is 3.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 10.8% of tests against 0.7% 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.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.8% | 44 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 3 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 3 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 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 |
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 | 22.0% | 90 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 7 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.5% | 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 | 237 | 13.1% |
| 30-60k | 132 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 345 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 10.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (10.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% 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 Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxurys pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 409 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?
Tyres, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.7%).
Does the 2022 Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 409 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.