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V590 EAE

1999 Mercedes Smart

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 EAE
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 112,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left hand drive head lights fitted . conversion tape fitted to head lights

Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left hand drive head lights fitted . conversion tape fitted to head lights

Pass 18 Apr 2007 102,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,800 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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V590 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V590 EAE, 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 V590 EAE registered?

V590 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V590 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 EAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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