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SMART 3 BRABUS Rare

As of 2025 Q4, 233 SMART 3 BRABUSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 167 (253.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the SMART 3 BRABUS is rarer than 50% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

SMART 3 BRABUS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author / Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
233
232 licensed1 SORN
▲ 167 (+253.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 233 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2024 Q1

Survivors over time

0 58 117 175 233 2024 Q12025 Q12025 Q4

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (233 in the latest data).

Rarer than 50% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 3 BRABUS

Brabus GmbH (stylized in uppercase) is a German automotive aftermarket high-performance tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr area). Brabus specialises mainly in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles. They have also modified other vehicles including Porsche.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

SMART 3 BRABUS — questions & answers

How many SMART 3 BRABUS are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 233 SMART 3 BRABUS were still registered in the UK — 232 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the SMART 3 BRABUS rare?

The SMART 3 BRABUS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (233), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the SMART 3 BRABUS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of SMART 3 BRABUS on UK roads rose by 167 (253.0%).

What fuel do most SMART 3 BRABUS use?

Most SMART 3 BRABUS run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the SMART 3 BRABUS peak?

The SMART 3 BRABUS peaked at 233 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.

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