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SMART 3 BRABUS Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 294 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 197 (203.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (294 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
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.
SMART 3 BRABUS — questions & answers
How many SMART 3 BRABUS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 294 SMART 3 BRABUS were still registered in the UK — 292 licensed and on the road, plus 2 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 (294), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,429 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 197 (203.1%).
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 294 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.