Car statistics
How many Mercedes-Benz EQC-Classes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 12,500 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 17,787 Mercedes-Benz EQC-Classes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 295 declared off the road (SORN). That is 6.2% fewer than the peak of 18,957 in 2024.
Numbers peaked in 2024 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2020 | 3,157 |
| 2021 | 7,271 |
| 2022 | 12,274 |
| 2023 | 17,721 |
| 2024 | 18,957 |
| 2025 | 18,213 |
| 2026 | 17,787 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 83.6% of Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mercedes-Benz EQC-Classes tested pass 88.4% of the time, so the Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class does worse than average for its age, by 4.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 83.5%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 82.0% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 84.7% | 87.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class fails its MOT, appearing on 72.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.1% of Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 72.5% |
| Suspension | 14.5% |
| Visibility | 8.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 2.9% |
| Road wheels | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: ply or cords exposed”, on 37.8% of 2,055 failed tests. 36.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 37.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 26.1% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 12.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.9% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% |
| Tyres: tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 4.4% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 3.2% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 3.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 3.1% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 2.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 24.7% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 2.8% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 2.3% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 1.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 0.8% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
3 years of the Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2020 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (84.1% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (81.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,067 | 2,693 | 84.1% |
| 2021 | 4,212 | 3,676 | 85.4% |
| 2022 | 5,370 | 4,957 | 81.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class covers 9,158 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,159 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mercedes-Benz EQC-Classes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 7,217 in 2023. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 150 |
| ’20 | 3,072 |
| ’21 | 4,194 |
| ’22 | 5,397 |
| ’23 | 7,217 |
| ’24 | 696 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class from 2020 to 2023. On the WLTP test (listings 2020 to 2023), its electric versions have an official range of 232 to 293 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 232–293 | 2.0–3.0 | 2020–2023 | – | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 17 safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class since 1992, the first in 2019. The most recent was launched on 2 November 2023.
All 17 Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQC-Class | 17,787 | −5.1% | 295 | 261 | Electric |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 378,826 | +0.7% | 13,892 | 16 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 326,200 | −4.5% | 46,533 | 20 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 203,182 | −4.2% | 40,576 | 39 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | 112,497 | +14.1% | 2,288 | 84 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 18,082 EQC-Class records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 12,500 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
