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ML54 GXK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,897 mi
Last recorded65,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 GXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 65,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 65,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,052 miles

FRONT WIPERS POOR

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Jul 2013 62,052 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

FRONT WIPERS POOR

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,432 miles

front disc slight worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,911 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,850 miles

steering stif

under shields fitted unable to fully inspect floor & brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,123 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plates do not show bsau number

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,716 miles

registration plates do not show bsau number

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,824 miles

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
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ML54 GXK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML54 GXK, 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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What year was ML54 GXK registered?

ML54 GXK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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