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T500 MCL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,407 mi
Last recorded46,407 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 MCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,219 miles

both rear indicators and front siderepeaters fading

Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators and front siderepeaters fading

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,579 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,040 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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T500 MCL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T500 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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What year was T500 MCL registered?

T500 MCL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is T500 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 MCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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