2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 AMG Line 4MATIC Electric · EO21 APF

A pattern of premature and uneven tyre wear dominates the recorded roadworthiness history of this EQC, with edge wear flagged on at least three of the four MOT tests on file and a headlamp aim failure logged in early 2024. The 2026 test on 24 March passed with advisories against all three inner tyres monitored at that examination, and looking back across the 2024 and 2025 entries the front pair has consistently been reported as wearing on the outer shoulder while the rear pair has been reported as wearing on the inner shoulder. The only recorded failure, dated 9 February 2024, was for both headlamp beams being aimed too high, with the same date also carrying four tyre advisories, and the immediately following retest on the same day passed clean of defects. Taken together, the most recent test was a pass but the underlying advisory pattern on tyres has been recurring across the documented history rather than being an isolated finding. With 48,847 miles recorded against a 2021 build year and four MOT tests spanning early 2024 to early 2026, the vehicle is averaging roughly 9,800 miles annually, which is broadly in line with expectations for a vehicle of this age. There is no extended gap between tests that would suggest prolonged storage, and the mileage progression across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 entries is consistent with steady regular use rather than sudden accumulation. That usage profile is mechanically relevant because the EQCs mid teens annual mileage is sufficient to keep the drivetrain, suspension, and brakes in normal working order, yet low enough that tyre wear should not be reaching the legal limit on multiple corners within a twelve month window unless an underlying geometry or chassis issue is present. The repeated front outer shoulder and rear inner shoulder wear pattern recorded over three separate examinations is therefore the standout mechanical signal in this file. The recurring tyre wear pattern is the single most important item for a prospective buyer to investigate on a physical inspection, as the documented advisories indicate wear characteristics consistent with a wheel alignment or suspension geometry problem rather than simple ageing of the rubber. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps, pay close attention to steering pull or a vague off-centre feeling, and check whether the steering wheel sits straight when travelling on a level road, as any of these symptoms would corroborate the geometry issue suggested by the records. Inspect all four tyres physically and look for feathering on the outer tread blocks of the fronts and on the inner tread blocks of the rears, and verify that the replacement rubber is of matching size and load index on every corner, because mixing tyre specifications on a heavy 4MATIC electric SUV can itself accelerate uneven wear. It is also worth confirming that a four wheel alignment has been carried out recently and that the suspension arms, bushes, and anti roll bar linkages have been inspected, as the pattern would not resolve without correcting whatever is causing the camber or toe deviation. The headlamp aim failure from February 2024 is a comparatively minor item but should still be verified on any physical inspection, as automatic levelling systems on LED headlamps can drift out of adjustment or be affected by a sagging suspension. Confirm that both headlamps sit level when the vehicle is parked on flat ground and that no warning message relating to the lighting system is displayed on the instrument cluster. Beyond the flagged items, the 2025 test passed with no advisories recorded and there are no corrosion, brake, suspension component, or exhaust related entries anywhere in the file, which means a buyer should focus the inspection on geometry, tyre condition, and a general underbody check for any early corrosion typical of EVs that have seen winter road use, rather than on a long list of previously identified mechanical defects.