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CX56 DGE

2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto51,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 DGE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 81,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 81,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,312 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 80,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right and to high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,393 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 72,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,291 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 63,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,195 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,375 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2016 54,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have badly cracked and perished outer side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,414 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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CX56 DGE is a 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,599 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 Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX56 DGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX56 DGE is a 2007 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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