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V542 FDL

1999 Mercedes Smart

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,152 mi
Last recorded100,152 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 FDL
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,152 miles

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,119 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,292 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 85,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 73,261 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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V542 FDL is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V542 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V542 FDL registered?

V542 FDL is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V542 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 FDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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