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M3 AWG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 86,801 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel rear brake need adj. next service

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,164 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose casing has slight deterioration

Offside Front flexible brake hose casing has slight deterioration

fuel cap sealing ring cracking, but still sealing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,883 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated but still maintaining a good seal

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 51,883 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated but still maintaining a good seal

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,640 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

Front tyres and offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,514 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 20,695 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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M3 AWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey 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) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 M3 AWG, 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 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M3 AWG registered?

M3 AWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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