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MR04 ERN

2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,049 mi
Last recorded52,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet46,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 ERN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged front brake hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,368 miles

Slight play at offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,846 miles

Front and rear engine mounting cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear engine mounting cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,760 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,732 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,196 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,196 miles

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

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,689 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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MR04 ERN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 46,375 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR04 ERN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR04 ERN registered?

MR04 ERN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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