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Y534 XEO

2001 Mercedes Smart

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Smart73,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 XEO
MakeMercedes
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 71,495 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour wing reapeter (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil sump corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil sump corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,787 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,667 miles

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 67,649 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,160 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,197 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2012

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers not as good as they could be.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,518 miles

Wipers not as good as they could be.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,758 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,758 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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Y534 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes Smart in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y534 XEO, 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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Y534 XEO is a 2001 Mercedes Smart, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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