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T118 VVW

1999 Mercedes Smart

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 VVW
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,564 miles

1 out of 5 in centre stop light in-op.

condensation in o\s headlight.

engine cooling fan struggling.

n\s\f & o\s\f tyres wearing on inner edges.

o\s\r tyres tread cracking.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in o\s headlight.

engine cooling fan struggling.

n\s\f & o\s\f tyres wearing on inner edges.

o\s\r tyres tread cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,601 miles

Beam benders fitted to front headlights

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,387 miles

O/s/r tyre cracking

Surface rust on front discs due to car being stood

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,830 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,480 miles

under body covers fitted unable to fully check floor, brake pipes etc....

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,828 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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T118 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 78,765 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 Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T118 VVW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T118 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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