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Y256 CLA

2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe37,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 CLA
MakeSmart Mcc
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,673 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 66,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 66,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,744 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Mcc City Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,006
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Stop lamp not working 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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Y256 CLA is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 37,113 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 Smart Mcc City Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y256 CLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Mcc City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Smart Mcc City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y256 CLA registered?

Y256 CLA is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y256 CLA safe to buy?

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