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Y118 SEO

2000 Mercedes Smart

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,090 mi
Last recorded95,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 SEO
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,090 miles

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

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

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

undertrays

Pass 24 Jul 2014 136,281 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 127,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

exhaust manifold cracked in more than one place may need attention soon

Pass 23 Jun 2011 120,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,180 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 109,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 84,004 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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Y118 SEO is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y118 SEO, 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 Y118 SEO registered?

Y118 SEO is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y118 SEO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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