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NH54 WLX

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,267 mi
Last recorded81,267 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A52,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WLX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe Brabus A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,267 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,663 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,948 miles

exhaust loose at manifold not blowing SRSlight on dash investigation further needed

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,933 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 39,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front and rear number plates have stickers to left hand side of number plates

Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,328 miles

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

front and rear number plates have stickers to left hand side of number plates

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,331 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
2,862
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 97
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
position lamp(s) not working 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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NH54 WLX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 52,770 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 Roadster Coupe Brabus A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH54 WLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NH54 WLX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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