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W42 MEC

2000 Mercedes Smart

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,890 mi
Last recorded106,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 MEC
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,970 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,970 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,904 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 85,182 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,541 miles

front brake discs slightly out of shape

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,436 miles

Front brake pads low

Front passenger's seat belt missing

Front passenger's seat missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,115 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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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?

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