2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 + — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 + passed 88.0% of its 673 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (7.3% fail rate), the 2022 Eqv 300 + comes out 4.7pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.2%) and body, structure & corrosion (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, wipers and service brake performance — joints alone was recorded 34 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 0-30k band and 14.3% in the 60-90k band, a 5.2-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 42 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 8 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 34 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 4 |
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 | 12.6% | 85 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.7% | 18 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.5% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 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 | 308 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 240 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 91 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 160 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 424 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Eqv 300 +
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (3.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 Eqv 300 +s pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 673 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqv 300 +?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (3.4%).
Does the 2022 Eqv 300 + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 673 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.