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W985 UMY

2000 Mercedes Smart

Multi-colour Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Smart81,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 UMY
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,324 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 149,315 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear spring mounts rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 149,309 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 138,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 138,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 126,732 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,722 miles

disc rusty worn pitted

oil leak

suspension worn week

Fail 9 May 2012 123,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 119,334 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

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

Fail 20 May 2011 119,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

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

Pass 21 May 2010 112,280 miles

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

Offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 19 May 2010 112,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 105,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 95,450 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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W985 UMY is a 2000 Mercedes Smart in Multi-colour with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W985 UMY, 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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W985 UMY is a 2000 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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