LEXUS IS vs MERCEDES CLK CLASS
Both the LEXUS IS and the MERCEDES CLK CLASS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 40,251 LEXUS ISs versus 30,257 MERCEDES CLK CLASSs still on UK roads. That makes the MERCEDES CLK CLASS the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many LEXUS ISs left. Both are falling year on year (LEXUS IS -4.6%, MERCEDES CLK CLASS -7.8%).
Survivors over time
LEXUS IS MERCEDES CLK CLASS
LEXUS IS
Common
40,251
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 1,928 (-4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 63,632 (2016 Q1)
31,284 licensed · 8,967 SORN
MERCEDES CLK CLASS
Common
30,257
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,561 (-7.8%) yr/yr
Peak 64,291 (2014 Q3)
19,101 licensed · 11,156 SORN
Head to head
| LEXUS IS | MERCEDES CLK CLASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 40,251 | 30,257 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 31,284 | 19,101 |
| SORN (off-road) | 8,967 | 11,156 |
| Peak | 63,632 (2016 Q1) | 64,291 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,928 (-4.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,561 (-7.8%) yr/yr |
LEXUS IS vs MERCEDES CLK CLASS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the LEXUS IS or the MERCEDES CLK CLASS?
The MERCEDES CLK CLASS is rarer: 30,257 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 40,251 of the LEXUS IS.
How many LEXUS IS are left compared to the MERCEDES CLK CLASS?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 40,251 LEXUS IS and 30,257 MERCEDES CLK CLASS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.