Common problems by part
Mercedes-Benz EQC brakes problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 12,448 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.5 in 100 MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz EQC failed on brakes, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 12,448 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 62 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 3 ages from 3 to 5 years, 22,290 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.5 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A brakes fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.
Mercedes-Benz EQC brakes fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12,448 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| 4 | 6,945 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| 5 | 2,897 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
All first-use years of the Mercedes-Benz EQC pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the brakes at 3 years
Fails
- Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Brake performance not tested unable to be tested MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Brake pads: wearing thin: 2.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 4.8. Brake pad(s) wearing thin MOT advisory
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened: 1.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.9. Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MOT advisory
- Service brake performance: fluctuating, but not excessively: 0.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Brake pads: wearing thin.
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Other Mercedes-Benz EQC problems
Brakes on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai brakes problems: 2.0 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.5 for the Mercedes-Benz EQC (160,434 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage brakes problems: 2.3 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.5 for the Mercedes-Benz EQC (111,057 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga brakes problems: 1.7 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.5 for the Mercedes-Benz EQC (105,855 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Mercedes-Benz EQC have more brakes problems than other cars?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 12,448 MOT tests).
How common are Mercedes-Benz EQC brakes problems?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on brakes, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 12,448 MOT tests).
What is the most common Mercedes-Benz EQC brakes fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested (20 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 22,290 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare