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W171 DBH

2000 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 DBH
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 80,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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W171 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,605 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 W171 DBH, 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 26 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 W171 DBH registered?

W171 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W171 DBH safe to buy?

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