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ML06 XZR

2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet42,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,894 miles

Engine steady worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine steady worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,190 miles

Engine mount/steady worn

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 63,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,863 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,807 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,054 miles

ofside side repeater starting to show white light.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 34,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

ofside side repeater starting to show white light.

Pass 27 May 2011 20,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside door mirror glass missing

Pass 7 May 2009 13,210 miles

cut/split in nearside rear tyre

front wipers poor

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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ML06 XZR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 42,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML06 XZR, 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 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML06 XZR is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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