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S100 ESS

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 ESS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,801 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on tail pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 34,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,112 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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S100 ESS is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 S100 ESS, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S100 ESS registered?

S100 ESS is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is S100 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 ESS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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