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MERCEDES 308 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 15 MERCEDES 308s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 23 in 2014 Q3 — only 65% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 8 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (5.3% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2039 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the MERCEDES 308 is rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 15 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (5.3% of survivors). At that pace roughly 11 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2039.
About the 308
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MERCEDES 308 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 308 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 15 MERCEDES 308 were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 9 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 308 rare?
The MERCEDES 308 is genuinely rare, with only 15 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 308 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 308 on UK roads fell by 1 (6.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 11 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 308 use?
Most MERCEDES 308 run on diesel — about 87% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the MERCEDES 308 peak?
The MERCEDES 308 peaked at 23 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.