Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class
Registered from 2017 to 2024.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz EQB (X243) is a seven-seat battery electric mid-size D-segment crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from 2021 to 2026.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz EQB, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2022 electric. 1 of 19 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 100% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 100% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | electric · 281 hp · 2176 kg · 2828 mm wheelbase · 189 Wh/km |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00183/22
After unlocking the backrest in the second seat row, the middle backrest would unlock but not fold down automatically as intended and this will not be obvious to the vehicle’s occupants. This will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00531/22
Improper torque of the screws on the brake caliper housing can cause the screw connections to become loose. As a result, the braking performance would be reduced and components of the brake caliper may be lost, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00863/23
The B-pillar may be faulty, which can result in that the window airbag is damaged when deployed and that fragmented parts can be projected inside the car, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00940/24
The steering software may not correctly activate the fallback level in the event of a hardware failure. This could affect the power steering assistance and lead to the loss of steering capacity, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Update of the electric steering software
A12/02969/24
The pyrofuse casing may move while the vehicle is in motion, potentially damaging cables. As a result, the pyrofuse could fail during an accident or cause the separator piston to dislodge into the driver’s footwell, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, cable damage could lead to high-voltage system failure and loss of power without warning, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00652/26
Due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery might lead to a thermal event. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01226/25
A short circuit can occur in the high-voltage battery. This can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users