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B15 EBY

2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,058 mi
Last recorded71,058 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 EBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 71,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,951 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,757 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,150 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,614 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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B15 EBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 43,063 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 B15 EBY, 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 20 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B15 EBY is a 2006 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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