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V256 MCK

1999 Mercedes Smart

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 MCK
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,602 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 104,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,720 miles

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

belt missing on engine and adjuster pulley also missing/damaged

offside handbrake retaining clip broken

Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,718 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

belt missing on engine and adjuster pulley also missing/damaged

offside handbrake retaining clip broken

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,798 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 95,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,274 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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V256 MCK is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V256 MCK, 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 V256 MCK registered?

V256 MCK is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V256 MCK safe to buy?

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