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W356 CEO

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 CEO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 89,948 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 77,801 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 77,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlights are fitted with deflector pads for kick up,which are not fully oblitrating right hand kick up .

Pass 23 Nov 2007 74,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 74,128 miles

underside of vehicle covered by plastic tray

Fail 15 Nov 2007 74,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

underside of vehicle covered by plastic tray

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,625 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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W356 CEO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 70,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W356 CEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W356 CEO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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