Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury reliable?

Based on MOT data from 316 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury (2022)

316 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury

CarHunch analysed 316 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 316 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Exclusive Luxury passes its first MOT just 73.9% of the time, 6.1 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which is a meaningful gap for a premium electric saloon barely two years old. Dangerous defects have appeared in 13% of the fleet tested, a moderate concern that sits within acceptable range but worth noting for a car at this price point.

These vehicles average around 28,000 miles—reasonable for their age—and typically rack up just 0.16 failures per car but 0.7 advisories, suggesting minor wear rather than serious mechanical trouble. Before purchasing a used example, always request the full MOT history to check whether it's among the 26% that failed first time, and have an independent EV-specialist inspection done, since electric drivetrains and battery systems sit outside typical mechanic expertise.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 16k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 316 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 316 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 649 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43.6%

283

Blue 17.3%

112

Grey 17.3%

112

White 12.9%

Silver 5.9%

Red 3.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,898

typical

15,764

low mileage

36,914

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury vehicles fall between 15,764 and 36,914 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,764 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,764–36,914 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxurys sit.

⚠ Over 49,833 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxury — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450+ Exclusive Luxurys are still on the road.

Strong survival — 254 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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