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Y147 YVV

2001 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,054 mi
Last recorded126,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Smart73,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 YVV
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,054 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r suspension arm support bracket slightly bent / damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 126,054 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r suspension arm support bracket slightly bent / damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,605 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s handbrake slighly low on performance

underside of vehicle has plstic trays covering many components

Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,932 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,932 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 37,659 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 34,168 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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Y147 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 73,628 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 Y147 YVV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y147 YVV registered?

Y147 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y147 YVV safe to buy?

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