LEXUS LBX vs MERCEDES 300
Both the LEXUS LBX and the MERCEDES 300 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 13,447 LEXUS LBXs versus 11,446 MERCEDES 300s still on UK roads. That makes the MERCEDES 300 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many LEXUS LBXs left. Both are rising year on year (LEXUS LBX +80.7%, MERCEDES 300 +0.1%).
Survivors over time
LEXUS LBX MERCEDES 300
LEXUS LBX
Common
13,447
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 6,005 (+80.7%) yr/yr
Peak 13,447 (2026 Q1)
13,382 licensed · 65 SORN
MERCEDES 300
Common
11,446
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 6 (+0.1%) yr/yr
Peak 13,259 (2014 Q3)
4,002 licensed · 7,444 SORN
Head to head
| LEXUS LBX | MERCEDES 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 13,447 | 11,446 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 13,382 | 4,002 |
| SORN (off-road) | 65 | 7,444 |
| Peak | 13,447 (2026 Q1) | 13,259 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 6,005 (+80.7%) yr/yr | ▲ 6 (+0.1%) yr/yr |
LEXUS LBX vs MERCEDES 300 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the LEXUS LBX or the MERCEDES 300?
The MERCEDES 300 is rarer: 11,446 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 13,447 of the LEXUS LBX.
How many LEXUS LBX are left compared to the MERCEDES 300?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 13,447 LEXUS LBX and 11,446 MERCEDES 300 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.