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E5 GNB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 GNB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,203 miles

oil sump is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil sump is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,765 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,115 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking. Engine stabiliser mounting bush worn slightly. Splash guards fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to under side of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fading (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 72,979 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking. Engine stabiliser mounting bush worn slightly. Splash guards fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to under side of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,138 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,165 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front pads low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside front discs corroded

Slight movement in nearside and offside rear top shock absorber mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,410 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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E5 GNB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 GNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E5 GNB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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