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V273 XAG

1999 Mercedes Smart

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 XAG
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,042 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,042 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

offside rear handbrake cable getting poor

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 80,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 67,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,628 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 52,380 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 40,595 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s front tyre getting low.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,595 miles

o/s front tyre getting low.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 32,208 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 32,208 miles

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

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

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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V273 XAG is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V273 XAG, 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 V273 XAG registered?

V273 XAG is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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