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T463 KAP

1999 Mercedes Smart

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,735 mi
Last recorded23,735 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 KAP
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 23,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,694 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 14,112 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 13,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 11,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,569 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 11,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,467 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 11,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 8,207 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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T463 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T463 KAP, 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 T463 KAP registered?

T463 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T463 KAP safe to buy?

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