LEXUS IS 250 vs MERCEDES VITO
Both the LEXUS IS 250 and the MERCEDES VITO are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250s versus 14,622 MERCEDES VITOs still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS 250 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many MERCEDES VITOs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the LEXUS IS 250 is falling (-3.8%) while the MERCEDES VITO is rising (+7.2%).
Survivors over time
LEXUS IS 250 MERCEDES VITO
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 VITO
Common
14,622
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 981 (+7.2%) yr/yr
Peak 14,622 (2026 Q1)
13,495 licensed · 1,127 SORN
Head to head
| LEXUS IS 250 | MERCEDES VITO | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 11,343 | 14,622 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 10,130 | 13,495 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,213 | 1,127 |
| Peak | 14,502 (2014 Q3) | 14,622 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 449 (-3.8%) yr/yr | ▲ 981 (+7.2%) yr/yr |
LEXUS IS 250 vs MERCEDES VITO — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the LEXUS IS 250 or the MERCEDES VITO?
The LEXUS IS 250 is rarer: 11,343 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 14,622 of the MERCEDES VITO.
How many LEXUS IS 250 are left compared to the MERCEDES VITO?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250 and 14,622 MERCEDES VITO still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.