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S700 GLC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,670 mi
Last recorded36,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 GLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,389 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,535 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 27,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 20,154 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 15,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,795 miles

both front tyres cracking not reaching cords

front brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,499 miles

both front tyres cracking not reaching ply of cords

Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 9,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,958 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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S700 GLC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 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 S700 GLC, 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 23 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 S700 GLC registered?

S700 GLC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is S700 GLC safe to buy?

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