MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
beam correctors fitted
left front wheel rim slight buckle
windscreen damaged
rear shock bushes worn
windscreen damaged
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
front brake discs corroded
left front wheel rim slight buckle
right rear wheel rim slight buckle
windscreen damaged
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Car undertray fitted
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
ball joints slight play
left front sidelight dim
right rear tyre worn on edge
windscreen damaged
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
oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X521 MCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for X521 MCE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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