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HV52 UCC

2002 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UCC
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,001 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,787 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,942 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,273 miles

both front wiper rubber end split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,147 miles

full under tray fitted

corrosion starting both front stub axles

Fail 18 Nov 2009 60,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion starting both front stub axles

full under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,202 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,616 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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HV52 UCC is a 2002 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV52 UCC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV52 UCC registered?

HV52 UCC is a 2002 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is HV52 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 UCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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