LEXUS IS 250 vs MERCEDES 200
Both the LEXUS IS 250 and the MERCEDES 200 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250s versus 13,001 MERCEDES 200s still on UK roads. The LEXUS IS 250 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the LEXUS IS 250 is falling (-3.8%) while the MERCEDES 200 is rising (+0.9%).
Survivors over time
LEXUS IS 250 MERCEDES 200
LEXUS IS 250
Common
11,343
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 449 (-3.8%) yr/yr
Peak 14,502 (2014 Q3)
10,130 licensed · 1,213 SORN
MERCEDES 200
Common
13,001
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 115 (+0.9%) yr/yr
Peak 14,529 (2014 Q3)
5,848 licensed · 7,153 SORN
Head to head
| LEXUS IS 250 | MERCEDES 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 11,343 | 13,001 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 10,130 | 5,848 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,213 | 7,153 |
| Peak | 14,502 (2014 Q3) | 14,529 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 449 (-3.8%) yr/yr | ▲ 115 (+0.9%) yr/yr |
LEXUS IS 250 vs MERCEDES 200 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the LEXUS IS 250 or the MERCEDES 200?
The LEXUS IS 250 is rarer: 11,343 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 13,001 of the MERCEDES 200.
How many LEXUS IS 250 are left compared to the MERCEDES 200?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250 and 13,001 MERCEDES 200 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.