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W909 ODE

2000 Mercedes Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,263 mi
Last recorded176,263 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 ODE
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 176,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 172,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,117 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left hand drive vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,941 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

left hand drive vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2014 85,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,952 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,950 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,324 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing close to tread indicators 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 359,858 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 35,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W909 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W909 ODE, 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 W909 ODE registered?

W909 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W909 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W909 ODE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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