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W109 CBY

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,632 mi
Last recorded182,632 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 CBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 182,632 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

right hand drive head lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2018 182,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 176,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 171,558 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 171,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight cracking/perishing

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 165,941 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/b n/s/r tyre in poor condition. perished cracking.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 163,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and small cuts within tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 163,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and small cuts within tread

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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W109 CBY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 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 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W109 CBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W109 CBY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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