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W44 GCS

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,753 mi
Last recorded50,753 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 GCS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 50,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 50,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 48,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,275 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 40,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,065 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,430 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 31,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,741 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 27,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 26,991 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre has low tread depth on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre has low tread depth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,148 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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W44 GCS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W44 GCS, 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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W44 GCS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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