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DE04 WWC

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,678 mi
Last recorded64,678 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 WWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 64,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,424 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

Rear both coil spring corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 55,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring very corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

Rear both coil spring corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,181 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Rear coil springs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 50,068 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blade rubber split, but still clearing screen

Fail 11 May 2015 50,068 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blade rubber split, but still clearing screen

Pass 20 May 2014 47,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 45,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank cap sealing washer perished

nearside inner driveshaft oil seal has slight fluid leak

Pass 13 May 2013 45,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank cap sealing washer perished

nearside inner driveshaft oil seal has slight fluid leak

Fail 14 May 2012 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake lever slightly loose grip

Pass 14 May 2012 43,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake lever slightly loose grip

Pass 23 May 2011 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 37,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,132 miles

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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DE04 WWC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE04 WWC, 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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DE04 WWC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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