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W985 EGC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 EGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 107,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 95,467 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 95,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 83,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,191 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,613 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 55,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,449 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,868 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W985 EGC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W985 EGC, 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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W985 EGC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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