2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,951 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.6% | 375 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.9% | 93 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 58 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 42 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 34 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.5% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 91 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 52 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 48 |
| 4 | Wipers | 40 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 6 | Washers | 20 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.2% | 1,496 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.0% | 296 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 254 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 180 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 126 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,759 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,720 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 433 | 13.2% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,643 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 1,605 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 1,698 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic
Before buying a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (1.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matics pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 4,951 2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic?
Tyres, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by suspension (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Eqc 400 Amg Line 4Matic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,951 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.