MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,890 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
engine undertray damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
engine undertray damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
front brake discs slightly out of shape
front brake pads getting low
rear exhaust box starting to corrode
Front brake pads low
Front passenger's seat belt missing
Front passenger's seat missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W42 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 W42 MEC, 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.
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What year was W42 MEC registered?
W42 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 7 August 2000.
Is W42 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W42 MEC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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