2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 400 AMG LINE PREMIUM + 4MElectric

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 at 23,064 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend requires scrutiny due to an anomalous entry ten days prior. On 20 March 2026 at 22,941 miles, the EQC failed the test, yet the official record lists no defects. A failure without recorded defects is highly irregular within the DVSA database and suggests either an administrative error, an aborted inspection, or a procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. The subsequent clean pass confirms the vehicle met all safety and environmental standards shortly after, indicating no persistent mechanical failure was present. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a three-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,688 miles annually. The gap between the March 2026 tests reveals minimal usage, with the odometer advancing just 123 miles over a ten-day period. This low daily mileage implies the vehicle spent the majority of that interval stationary or was driven exclusively for the purpose of re-testing. While the overall annual average is unremarkable, the sparse MOT history provides limited insight into long-term wear patterns, relying entirely on these two recent data points. Given the absence of recorded mechanical faults, a physical inspection should focus on the specific wear characteristics of a low-mileage electric vehicle. Buyers must assess the condition of the high-voltage battery and charging components, as infrequent use can sometimes lead to cell imbalance or a degraded state of health. The braking system warrants close examination; light annual mileage often results in surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers due to insufficient heat cycles to clear debris. Suspension bushes and tyres should be checked for flat-spotting or perishing, common issues when an EV sits idle for extended periods. Finally, the anomalous failure on 20 March demands a direct explanation from the seller to rule out any undisclosed structural integrity or electrical faults that may have prompted the initial rejection.