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V528 FBP

1999 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2005
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 FBP
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2005 118,452 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 118,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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V528 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V528 FBP, 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 V528 FBP registered?

V528 FBP is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V528 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 FBP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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