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T779 JRV

1999 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,164 mi
Last recorded102,164 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 JRV
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,040 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,746 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T779 JRV is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T779 JRV, 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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What year was T779 JRV registered?

T779 JRV is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T779 JRV safe to buy?

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