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RO02 PKA

2002 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,610 mi
Last recorded148,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 PKA
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 148,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 133,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 133,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,386 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 111,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 108,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,900 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2006 94,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 30 Aug 2005 69,589 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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RO02 PKA is a 2002 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO02 PKA, 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 RO02 PKA registered?

RO02 PKA is a 2002 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 17 March 2002.

Is RO02 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 PKA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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