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W939 DGF

1999 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,227 mi
Last recorded47,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Smart78,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 DGF
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,227 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

lower section of rear bumper loose

nsf headlamp lense deteriating slightly affecting beam

os ns outer covers plastic fitted to sills

Fail 9 Jan 2018 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

lower section of rear bumper loose

nsf headlamp lense deteriating slightly affecting beam

os ns outer covers plastic fitted to sills

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,374 miles

Offside rear 175/50 x 15 tyre wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,935 miles

Both front 135/70 x 15 tyres wearing inner edge, nearside to limit

Fail 19 Jan 2016 64,935 miles

Both front 135/70 x 15 tyres wearing inner edge, nearside to limit

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leaks

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 14 Jul 2015 61,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leaks

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 16 May 2014 56,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 56,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 51,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,479 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2010 46,326 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,367 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,037 miles

nearside rear tyre inner and outerwalls have minor cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,427 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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W939 DGF is a 1999 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 78,765 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 Mercedes Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W939 DGF, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W939 DGF registered?

W939 DGF is a 1999 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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