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ML54 GXM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,265 mi
Last recorded61,265 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 GXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,303 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,302 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,918 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,917 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,240 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,594 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,223 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 24,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009
Fail 4 Sep 2009

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,115 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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ML54 GXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 GXM, 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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ML54 GXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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