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3 GES

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,118 mi
Last recorded23,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GES
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped/ lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 20,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 18,211 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 14,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 9,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 7,515 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 7,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not connected to headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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3 GES is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 GES, 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 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 GES registered?

3 GES is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 3 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GES shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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