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W793 KJL

2000 Mercedes Smart

Multi-colour Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 KJL
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 112,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,936 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,426 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,273 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,257 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 103,206 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 97,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 97,802 miles

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)

Engine oil level low

Offside rear tyre worn to the limit

Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,832 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 87,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 74,838 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside and offside front brake pads for wear

Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,095 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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W793 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Multi-colour with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W793 KJL, 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 W793 KJL registered?

W793 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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