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NLZ 2543

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,685 mi
Last recorded72,685 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 2543
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,403 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 69,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,963 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

fixings missing from under tray nearside and offside

Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high slightly poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

fixings missing from under tray nearside and offside

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,796 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,590 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,063 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,842 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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NLZ 2543 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLZ 2543, 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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What year was NLZ 2543 registered?

NLZ 2543 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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