Mercedes-Benz EQC
2019 – 2025 · RDW type 204 X
In short
At 5–6 years (mostly built 2019–2021) 4.5% of 535 inspected Mercedes-Benz EQCs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 1.9% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 92% more often on this model than on average. Most often it concerns control arms / ball joints — control arms / ball joints occurs 11.6× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Mercedes-Benz EQC — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/mercedes-benz/eqc/
A-problems
4.5%
n = 535 · 95% CI 3.0 – 6.6%
National, same age
1.9%
n = 531,655 · 95% CI 1.9 – 1.9%
Defects at the APK by age
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 384 | 1.3% | 0.6 – 3.0% | 19.8% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 535 | 4.5% | 3.0 – 6.6% | 25.8% | 1.9% |
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 2 | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control arms / ball joints | 3.7% · n = 535 · 2.4 – 5.7% | 11.6× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2019 – 2025
- RDW type code(s)
- 204 X
- Trade name(s)
- EQC
- Registered (type group)
- 1,039
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Eqc generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 5–6 years. EQC: 4.5% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz Eqc reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 5–6 years 4.5% of inspected Mercedes-Benz EQCs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 1.9% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 5–6 years were then mostly built in 2019–2021. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are control arms / ball joints. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Mercedes-Benz EQC.