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R700 MWB

2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A51,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 MWB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,100 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 66,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top strut mounts worn not excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,948 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 20,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,147 miles

1 (one) bulb centre stop light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,278 miles

Bulb not working in high leve brake light

N/S?R tyre at 1.6mm at time of test. Will require changing soom

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 16,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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R700 MWB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R700 MWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R700 MWB is a 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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