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LF03 DDZ

2003 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DDZ
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,675 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

fuel cap rubber slightly cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,813 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,467 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 59,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,635 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Smart?

Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,017
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Stop lamp not working 49
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
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LF03 DDZ is a 2003 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 DDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF03 DDZ registered?

LF03 DDZ is a 2003 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LF03 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 DDZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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