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AU04 GLK

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,995 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour predominately white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 67,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 66,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,613 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,021 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 11,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,378 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,330 miles

slight play in both front iner rack joints

Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overheats

front discs lipped

front discs wearing

handbrake travel high

plastic undertray making inspection difficult

rear tyres wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,478 miles

engine overheats

front discs lipped

front discs wearing

handbrake travel high

plastic undertray making inspection difficult

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AU04 GLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 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 Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 GLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 GLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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