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SF17 MDC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,585 mi
Last recorded35,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 MDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 29,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 22,276 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 22,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 13,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 12,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,314 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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SF17 MDC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF17 MDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF17 MDC registered?

SF17 MDC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is SF17 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 MDC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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