CarVerify

Free Car Check

MR52 ART

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 ART
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 50,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,715 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 44,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces and brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,341 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,174 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut (not to cord)

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,246 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily splitting on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to split on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,193 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,278 miles

both front wiper blades torn

both rear tyres perishing/splitting

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,514 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,077 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,077 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,621 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MR52 ART is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green 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 MR52 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR52 ART?

You can check the full history of MR52 ART by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MR52 ART registered?

MR52 ART is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is MR52 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR52 ART shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR52 ART have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MR52 ART. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.