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T400 MCL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 MCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,584 miles

Front discs poor

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner

Offside Front door handle poor

Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,584 miles

Front discs poor

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner

Offside Front door handle poor

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,558 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,335 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 67,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,838 miles

fuel cap seal

nearside rear rim

Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal

nearside rear rim

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,868 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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T400 MCL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T400 MCL, 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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T400 MCL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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