MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Smart?
Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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