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V864 FLN

1999 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,580 mi
Last recorded119,580 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 FLN
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 104,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,737 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,867 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,282 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,102 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,548 miles

front brake disc's are rust lipped on the inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 46,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disc's are rust lipped on the inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,855 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,534 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,439 miles

off side front tyre worn inner edge

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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V864 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V864 FLN, 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 V864 FLN registered?

V864 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V864 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V864 FLN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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