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W821 TVF

2000 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 TVF
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 112,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,755 miles

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r wheel arch trim loose

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r wheel arch trim loose

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing 175/55/15t

n/s/f tyre perishing 135/70/15t

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,796 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,922 miles

both front head lights slightly low

Pass 26 May 2006 49,969 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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W821 TVF is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W821 TVF, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W821 TVF registered?

W821 TVF is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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