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MB04 HVE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 64,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,004 miles

Advise slight play in steering UJ

Slight Play in rear engine mount

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,692 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 38,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MB04 HVE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MB04 HVE, 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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MB04 HVE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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