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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Smart. Check any Smart by registration number below.

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72.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.0%

vs Mercedes Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes Smart — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Smart has an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, which is 5.0 percentage points below the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Smart on the road.

Before buying a used Mercedes Smart, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Smart performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 11 vehicles

72.7%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Other Mercedes Models

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94.7% pass rate

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71.4% pass rate

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76.6% pass rate

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66.7% pass rate

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80.5% pass rate

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93.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Smart

Mercedes Smart — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Smart MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Smart?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Smart is 72.7% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Smart?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Smart reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, the Mercedes Smart is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Smart?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Smart?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Smart: 63,026 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Smart to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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