2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC than on all cars registered in 2022.

• Tread depth1.8× usual
  Mercedes-Benz EQC

  25.6% All 2022 cars

  14.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 1.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Tyre condition1.9× usual
  Mercedes-Benz EQC

  17.5% All 2022 cars

  9.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 13.5%, against 3.7% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

• Ball joint8.8× usual
  Mercedes-Benz EQC

  3.5% All 2022 cars

  0.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Common 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  36% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  7% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  5% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  4% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the tread depth? (Flagged at MOT 1.8× as often on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the tyre condition? (Flagged at MOT 1.9× as often on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 8.8× as often on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?