MERCEDES-BENZ EQV MOT Pass Rate
89.4% of 1,444 MERCEDES-BENZ EQV MOT tests pass.
The EQV passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ EQV passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 89.7% at 0–3 years versus 89.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.7% | 910 | 36,974 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.0% | 534 | 48,688 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 EQV
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ EQV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 72.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 72.6% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 13.4% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 13.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 11.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% | Too low |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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