Both the FORD KUGA and the MERCEDES A CLASS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 391,922 FORD KUGAs versus 405,684 MERCEDES A CLASSs still on UK roads. The FORD KUGA is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (FORD KUGA +4.1%, MERCEDES A CLASS +0.9%).
| FORD KUGA | MERCEDES A CLASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 391,922 | 405,684 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 381,478 | 391,181 |
| SORN (off-road) | 10,444 | 14,503 |
| Peak | 391,922 (2026 Q2) | 405,684 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 15,460 (+4.1%) yr/yr | ▲ 3,435 (+0.9%) yr/yr |
The FORD KUGA is rarer: 391,922 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 405,684 of the MERCEDES A CLASS.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 391,922 FORD KUGA and 405,684 MERCEDES A CLASS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.