2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC · 2,216 MOT tests
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC reliability
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQCs fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 EQC years (2,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz EQCs: 10.4%)
- 8.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz EQCs: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,216
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Suspension0.7%
- Brakes0.5%
- Lights and electrics0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.32%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.32%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.27%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (0.86%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (0.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC reliable?
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQCs fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 EQC years (2,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.08% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC shows 29,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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