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Mercedes-benz EQA 250 AMG LINE - 2021

71.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz EQA 250 AMG LINE, model year 2021. Sample size: 4,762 cars, 9,674 tests and 6,949 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,762 cars

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line shows a lower overall defect rate of 72 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 79 defects for cars of the same year, marking an improvement of approximately 8.6%. Notably, this model excels in several key areas such as brakes, steering, and lights, with significantly fewer defects than the average. However, it does face challenges in the wheels, suspensions, and axles category, where it exhibits a higher defect rate. Mileage data indicates that as vehicles accumulate more miles, the defect rate tends to increase, particularly in higher mileage brackets, although the EQA's defect rates remain relatively consistent across lower mileages.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,762 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz EQA 250 AMG LINE

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 93.5% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 71.4% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.1% better
11.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 75.0% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 43.6% worse
125.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 66.7% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.0% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 300 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,507
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,219
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 386
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 346
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 218
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 186
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 171
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 78

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 386
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 218
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
5.2.3 (i) (i)
FAIL
Occurrences: 8