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MBZ 3939

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3939
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,379 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 65,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,827 miles

underside suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel bearing nosey

o/s/r driveshaft boot outer insecure

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wheel bearing nosey

o/s/r driveshaft boot outer insecure

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,304 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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MBZ 3939 is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 73,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBZ 3939, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBZ 3939 registered?

MBZ 3939 is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is MBZ 3939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 3939 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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