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X521 MCE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 MCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,400 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,192 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,485 miles

beam correctors fitted

left front wheel rim slight buckle

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,875 miles

rear shock bushes worn

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2009 104,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear shock bushes worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,452 miles

front brake discs corroded

left front wheel rim slight buckle

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

left front wheel rim slight buckle

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,669 miles

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

Car undertray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2007 96,669 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Car undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,263 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

ball joints slight play

left front sidelight dim

right rear tyre worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2006 87,200 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

ball joints slight play

left front sidelight dim

right rear tyre worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2005 77,211 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2005 77,211 miles

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

left front tyre worn on edge

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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X521 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X521 MCE, 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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What year was X521 MCE registered?

X521 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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