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X539 LPV

2000 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

350,011 mi
Last recorded350,011 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 LPV
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2021 350,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2021 350,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 345,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 338,530 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 338,530 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 326,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 326,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 317,850 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 317,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 305,397 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 305,397 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 288,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 288,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 275,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 275,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 252,797 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 252,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 203,579 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre, sidewall splitting but not to cords

Fail 4 Oct 2010 203,576 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre, sidewall splitting but not to cords

Pass 29 Sep 2009 179,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 156,588 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 156,587 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 8 Oct 2007 135,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 135,013 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 116,397 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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X539 LPV is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X539 LPV, 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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X539 LPV is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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