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MERCEDES 320 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 391 MERCEDES 320s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 560 in 2014 Q3 — only 70% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 169 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 10 a year (2.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2052 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 68% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (391 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 10 a year (2.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 343 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2052.
About the 320
The Mercedes-Benz W 142 (Mercedes-Benz Typ 320) was a six-cylinder passenger car launched in February 1937, as a successor to the Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 (Mercedes-Benz W 18). The car was known by its name Typ 320 at the time of its production and service, but is in retrospect commonly referred to using its Mercedes-Benz works number, "W142," which gives a more unambiguous, unique nomenclature.
MERCEDES 320 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 320 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 391 MERCEDES 320 were still registered in the UK — 125 licensed and on the road, plus 266 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 320 rare?
The MERCEDES 320 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (391), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 320 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 320 on UK roads fell by 2 (0.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 343 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 320 use?
Most MERCEDES 320 run on petrol — about 95% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES 320 peak?
The MERCEDES 320 peaked at 560 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.