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T259 PGF

1999 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 PGF
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 114,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 114,835 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,217 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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T259 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 78,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T259 PGF, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T259 PGF registered?

T259 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is T259 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 PGF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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