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W297 MTL

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,786 mi
Last recorded74,786 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 MTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 74,786 miles

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

passenger side front door handle sticking

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,832 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 58,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,996 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 50,996 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,673 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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W297 MTL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 MTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W297 MTL registered?

W297 MTL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W297 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 MTL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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