MERCEDES-BENZ EQA MOT pass rate
91.6% of 8,615 MERCEDES-BENZ EQA MOT tests pass.
The EQA passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ EQA passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 91.2% at 0–3 years compared with 93.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 6,654 | 25,352 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.2% | 1,961 | 26,851 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 80.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 80.0% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 16.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% | Too low |
| Suspension | 3.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 1.5% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA?
- 91.6% of MERCEDES-BENZ EQA MOT tests pass, based on 8,615 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 80.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ EQA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.