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M400 DEG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 DEG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,384 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 71,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,535 miles

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

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

both head lights image poor need polishing

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear small bit missing off spring

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,283 miles

Front head lights deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,231 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,335 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres have started to perish

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,333 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres have started to perish

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from corroded sump area

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,964 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,955 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,571 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,912 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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M400 DEG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M400 DEG, 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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M400 DEG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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