Smart (mcc) City Coupe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliable? We analysed 282,294 real MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart (mcc) City Coupe is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart (mcc) City Coupe.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart (mcc) City Coupe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart (mcc) City Coupe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart (mcc) City Coupe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart (mcc) City Coupe year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 55 | 76.4% | 22,858 | 36,320 | 52,446 |
| 2012 | 749 | 79.8% | 26,316 | 39,042 | 57,687 |
| 2011 | 756 | 81.6% | 28,568 | 42,484 | 60,325 |
| 2010 | 1,658 | 74.7% | 28,291 | 42,940 | 62,579 |
| 2009 | 2,565 | 75.9% | 26,764 | 44,599 | 64,372 |
| 2008 | 2,371 | 76.3% | 26,679 | 43,749 | 65,104 |
| 2007 | 14,151 | 72.2% | 28,776 | 45,426 | 64,149 |
| 2006 | 18,198 | 72.4% | 26,494 | 43,063 | 62,352 |
| 2005 | 16,842 | 72.3% | 29,325 | 47,148 | 67,053 |
| 2004 | 42,723 | 72.1% | 29,982 | 46,856 | 65,680 |
| 2003 | 73,099 | 71.9% | 30,314 | 47,556 | 66,883 |
| 2002 | 61,517 | 70.5% | 32,016 | 49,367 | 69,036 |
| 2001 | 25,335 | 70.4% | 34,964 | 51,272 | 70,901 |
| 2000 | 14,814 | 69.8% | 47,464 | 70,485 | 97,725 |
| 1999 | 6,720 | 68.6% | 56,130 | 81,190 | 108,777 |
| 1998 | 502 | 69.5% | 70,023 | 90,631 | 112,399 |
How Long Does a Smart (mcc) City Coupe Last?
Based on 17,380 Smart (mcc) City Coupe vehicles on UK roads.
Smart (mcc) City Coupe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart (mcc) City Coupe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.6% MOT pass rate from 756 tests
68.6% MOT pass rate from 6,720 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart (mcc) City Coupe is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.6% across 756 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart (mcc) City Coupe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart (mcc) City Coupe THIS CAR | 71.5% | 282,294 | 49,203 mi | 27 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe | 75.2% | 440,585 | 45,098 mi | 24 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Forfour | 78.9% | 256,394 | 38,541 mi | 22 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo | 85% | 187,875 | 28,034 mi | 13 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz V | 77.2% | 145,330 | 82,938 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe (75.2% pass rate) and the Smart (mcc) Forfour (78.9% pass rate), the Smart (mcc) City Coupe trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Smart (mcc) City Coupe has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 282,294 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Smart (mcc) City Coupe are stop lamp not working (9,153 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (8,215), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (5,697). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Smart (mcc) City Coupe owner drives around 3,273 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Smart (mcc) City Coupe models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.