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X901 RCW

2000 Mercedes Smart

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 RCW
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,531 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,170 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,140 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,916 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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X901 RCW is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X901 RCW, 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 X901 RCW registered?

X901 RCW is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X901 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X901 RCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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