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V552 FBP

1999 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,410 mi
Last recorded192,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 FBP
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2016 192,410 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 104,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 154,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,302 miles

o/s/f tyre has bulge on inner side wall.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 141,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 132,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 111,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V552 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V552 FBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V552 FBP registered?

V552 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V552 FBP safe to buy?

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