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297 CDL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,948 mi
Last recorded37,948 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration297 CDL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 37,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 35,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 33,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 19,145 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,920 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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297 CDL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 32,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 297 CDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 297 CDL?

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What year was 297 CDL registered?

297 CDL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is 297 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 297 CDL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 297 CDL have outstanding finance?

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