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S16 LDB

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests43 (31 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.1%

Mileage

247,180 mi
Last recorded247,180 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 LDB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

31 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 247,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 99,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 234,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 223,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 213,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 204,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 204,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 203,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Parkbrake cable secured to suspension arm and fouling roadwheel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 187,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

engine oil leak

exhaust center rubber mount deteriorating

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 175,889 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f side bulb dark

unable to access tow bar electrics

Fail 18 Nov 2019 175,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 x 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

unable to access tow bar electrics

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,628 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 151,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 151,597 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front road wheel changed for spare. spare needs replaceing

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 129,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as this fault seems to effect steering (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

on brake decelerator test severe steering wheel wobble and vehicle pulls to right advise further check after n/s/r suspension arm replaced

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,845 miles

near side rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 30 May 2013 40,893 miles

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)

front brake discs worn thin.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,724 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,343 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,688 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,680 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

position lamp bulbs appear ok but only work with dipped beam.(none work in first position)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 3,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 1,416 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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S16 LDB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.1%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,426 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 S16 LDB, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S16 LDB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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