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Y571 CGT

2000 Mercedes Smart

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 CGT
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,868 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 118,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,059 miles

both front inner brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres slightly deteriorated on edges

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres slightly deteriorated on edges

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,897 miles

Exhaust emits smoke, but not excessively

Wipers poor

Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,897 miles

Exhaust emits smoke, but not excessively

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,696 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,510 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 74,510 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 53,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,133 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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Y571 CGT is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y571 CGT, 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 Y571 CGT registered?

Y571 CGT is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y571 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y571 CGT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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