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MERCEDES 310 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 1 MERCEDES 310 remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 7 in 2014 Q3 — only 14% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (113.3% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around NaN if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the MERCEDES 310 is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (113.3% of survivors). At that pace roughly 0 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~NaN.
About the 310
The Mercedes-Benz W211 is the third generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class made from 2002 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations – replacing the W210 E-Class models and superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009. The C219, marketed as the CLS, was introduced as a niche model in 2005, based on W211 mechanicals. Launched in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the W211 E-Class was another evolution of the previous model. Before North American sales began, the car was shown in the 2002 movie Men in Black II. The W211 development program began in 1997, followed by design work. The final...
MERCEDES 310 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 310 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1 MERCEDES 310 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 310 rare?
The MERCEDES 310 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 310 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 310 on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 0 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 310 use?
Most MERCEDES 310 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES 310 peak?
The MERCEDES 310 peaked at 7 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.