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Smart Brabus

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 38 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

38

Best Year

2008 (97%)

Years Covered

1

About the Smart Brabus

The Smart Brabus has been tested 38 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2008 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 97%. With just a 0 point spread, the Brabus is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Brabus performs 17 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,230
Per month£103/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2008 details

How reliable is the Smart Brabus?

vs national average+15% (82% avg)
vs Smart brand average+17% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Smart Brabus by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200897%3867,667 mi

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