Smart Brabus
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 38 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
38
Model Year
2008
Years Covered
1
About the Smart Brabus
The Smart Brabus was MOT tested 38 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2008), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2008 detailsHow reliable is the Smart Brabus?
Smart Brabus by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 97% | 38 | 67,667 mi |
Questions about the Smart Brabus
Is the Smart Brabus reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2008), the Smart Brabus averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 38 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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