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W814 HKL

2000 Mercedes Smart

Blue Diesel 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 HKL
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 136,771 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 136,771 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 109,024 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 109,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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W814 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Blue with a 599cc diesel 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 W814 HKL, 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 W814 HKL registered?

W814 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W814 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W814 HKL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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