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W494 YNB

2000 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 YNB
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 98,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough lumpy/knotchy (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust blowing, Reading 1.25 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer 2 cm hole in side (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens detatched (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front inner brake pad worn low

steering knotchy when turned but not excessive

steering lower column joint needs attention

Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front inner brake pad worn low

steering knotchy when turned but not excessive

steering lower column joint needs attention

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front suspension low

nearside rear and offside rear lower shockabsorber rubber bushes deteriorating

offside front wheel bearing needs renewing as soon as possible [ noise whene rotated ]

steering notchy in places

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front suspension low

nearside rear and offside rear lower shockabsorber rubber bushes deteriorating

steering notchy in places

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front wheel bearing needs attention

nearside rear abs ring needs attention

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight blow from exhaust flange to downpipe from manifold

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front wheel bearing needs attention

nearside rear abs ring needs attention

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight blow from exhaust flange to downpipe from manifold

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,820 miles

oil leaks from engine

rear abs rings need attention

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and needs renewing

oil leaks from engine

rear abs rings need attention

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,745 miles

both rear tyres perished on inside tread

nearside wiper blade wipes poor

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,731 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres perished on inside tread

exhaust bracket broken

nearside wiper blade wipes poor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,141 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front discs rusty

Pass 8 May 2010 47,919 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,708 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 42,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 40,624 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,624 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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W494 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 W494 YNB, 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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W494 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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