2023 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Sport 4MATIC Electric · LP72 ONJ

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Sport 4MATIC was conducted on 19 January 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. A clean pass on a relatively modern vehicle is a positive indicator, but in the absence of any prior test entries shown in the supplied data, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about a long-term maintenance trend. For an electric vehicle of this age, one should expect that the first MOT test would typically fall due at the three-year point from first registration, and any items flagged would more likely relate to wear-and-tear components such as tyres, brakes, and suspension, rather than emissions due to the absence of an internal combustion exhaust system. The absence of recorded defects suggests the vehicle was presented in sound mechanical condition at the time of test. With a recorded mileage of 28,500 miles over approximately three years of service, this EQC is averaging around 9,500 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a privately operated premium vehicle. There are no obvious red flags suggesting either excessively low mileage that would imply prolonged standing periods, nor any rapid accumulation of miles that would imply heavy commercial use or long-distance touring. That said, even modest annual mileage can produce uneven wear across the drivetrain if the vehicle has been predominantly used for short urban trips, which is common for an electric SUV of this type, and this can accelerate wear on components such as tyres due to higher kerbing incidents and greater brake disc surface corrosion from reliance on regenerative deceleration. Equally, motorway-biased use can introduce higher wear on the front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links through greater thermal loading. Given that the MOT history is clean and free of advisories, the prospective buyer should focus their attention on age-and-mileage appropriate items that would not necessarily be captured under standard MOT testing criteria. First and foremost, the 12-volt auxiliary battery, which manages auxiliary systems on an electric vehicle, should be checked for state of health, as these typically degrade over a three to five year window and can produce intermittent electrical faults rather than outright starting failure. Tyre sidewalls should be closely inspected for perishing and cracking from UV exposure, particularly if the vehicle has been kept outdoors, and the tread depth should be confirmed as being above the legal 1.6mm minimum, with even wear across the axle indicating correct wheel alignment. Brake discs, despite minimal mechanical wear due to regenerative braking, should be examined for surface corrosion and the calipers should be checked for seizing or binding, as prolonged standing periods can lead to pistons becoming sluggish within their bores. Finally, although the EQC has no traditional engine oil or gearbox fluid to age in the same manner as a combustion vehicle, the brake fluid should be replaced according to calendar intervals rather than mileage, typically every two years, and this should be verified via service records. The cabin and pollen filters should also be inspected, and a diagnostic scan using Mercedes-Benz STAR diagnosis or a compatible tool would be prudent to identify any stored fault codes within the high-voltage battery management system, electric drive units, or charging infrastructure, as these would not appear on an MOT test. During a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks over speed humps or uneven surfaces, pay attention to any vibration through the steering wheel which could indicate warped brake discs or imbalanced wheels, and observe whether the regenerative braking system feels consistent, as any unusual behaviour under deceleration could point to software calibration issues or underlying faults within the drive units. Verifying the presence of a full Mercedes-Benz dealer or specialist service history, including any high-voltage system inspections, will provide additional reassurance regarding the long-term integrity of this vehicle.