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AV04 MLJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,531 mi
Last recorded21,531 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 21,531 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 21,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,509 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 18,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 17,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 16,633 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2014 15,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2013 14,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,247 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AV04 MLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV04 MLJ registered?

AV04 MLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is AV04 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 MLJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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