MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Smart
2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Smart vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Smart has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,003 miles.
2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
2,733
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Smart problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Smart MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Visibility30%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
Mercedes-benz Smart pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz Smart MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Smart MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Smart pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 17,058 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 186,949 |
Mercedes-benz Smart reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz Smart vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Smart MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)); Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Smart in our data has covered around
102,003 miles.
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