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D17 MLY

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,888 mi
Last recorded33,888 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 33,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 33,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,121 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 31,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,118 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre getting low suggest replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2023 26,139 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2023 26,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2022 23,507 miles

front bake pads and disc worn

Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 8,811 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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D17 MLY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D17 MLY, 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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What year was D17 MLY registered?

D17 MLY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 November 2016.

Is D17 MLY safe to buy?

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