Smart (mcc) City coupe
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 8,183 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
8,183
Best Year
2012 (87%)
Years Covered
14
About the Smart (mcc) City coupe
The Smart (mcc) City coupe has been tested 8,183 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (1999 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 92 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART (MCC) CITY COUPEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 79,970 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 61,112 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2012 detailsHow reliable is the Smart (mcc) City coupe?
Smart (mcc) City coupe by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 87% | 92 | 61,112 mi | |
| 2011 | 82% | 85 | 59,759 mi | |
| 2010 | 78% | 131 | 70,197 mi | |
| 2009 | 80% | 194 | 66,729 mi | |
| 2008 | 82% | 154 | 66,106 mi | |
| 2007 | 75% | 918 | 68,421 mi | |
| 2006 | 72% | 1,014 | 65,347 mi | |
| 2005 | 74% | 749 | 69,752 mi | |
| 2004 | 76% | 1,302 | 70,320 mi | |
| 2003 | 72% | 1,838 | 71,265 mi | |
| 2002 | 73% | 1,163 | 70,099 mi | |
| 2001 | 71% | 345 | 67,706 mi | |
| 2000 | 74% | 111 | 70,989 mi | |
| 1999 | 67% | 87 | 79,970 mi |
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