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MW57 CEU

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,124 mi
Last recorded53,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 48,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,198 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,198 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,984 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 37,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 36,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 33,321 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 33,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 30,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 30,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,778 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 CEU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW57 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW57 CEU?

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What year was MW57 CEU registered?

MW57 CEU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is MW57 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 CEU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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