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E1 TRL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,017 mi
Last recorded44,017 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 TRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 42,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,960 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,773 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 34,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,865 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2012 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 16,017 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 11,793 miles

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 20 Aug 2008 11,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,403 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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E1 TRL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E1 TRL, 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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E1 TRL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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