2004 Smart City Cabriolet 0.7L Petrol · LA04 MFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in corrosion-related components. While it passed the most recent test on June 1 2026 at 68,584 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior. That failure specifically highlighted excessive corrosion on both the offside and nearside rear brake pipes, alongside corroded offside front pipe. Although the vehicle has since passed, the recurring presence of corroded lines and a weeping engine sump suggests that the underbody is subject to ongoing environmental degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,117 miles per year. The data shows very short intervals between tests, with only 312 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025, and just 42 miles recorded between May and June 2026. This low usage explains the age-related degradation observed, such as the perishing and cracking of all tyres noted in the 2026 records, where the rubber has failed due to time rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage to assess the extent of structural rust. The repeated failures regarding brake pipe corrosion and the corroded park brake cable indicate that the metalwork is thinning, which may require proactive replacement to prevent future hydraulic failure. The engine sump oil leak mentioned in the two most recent tests also requires monitoring to ensure it remains a minor surface weep rather than a developing mechanical failure. Additionally, the split ball joint dust covers identified in 2024 should be checked for signs of play in the suspension geometry to ensure the steering has not been compromised by dirt ingress.