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MW57 CEA

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 CEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 66,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 66,112 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 59,516 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 53,572 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 50,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,204 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,204 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,456 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,618 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
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MW57 CEA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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 MW57 CEA, 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 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW57 CEA registered?

MW57 CEA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MW57 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 CEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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