MERCEDES · MERCEDES 380 · Cars
MERCEDES 380 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,226 MERCEDES 380s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,237 in 2024 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 11 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 47% 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?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,226).
Rarer than 34% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 380
The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of passenger cars made by Daimler-Benz AG. It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) as well as coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 2-door C126 coupé model, marketed as the SEC, in September 1981. This generation was the first S-Class to have separate chassis codes for standard and long wheelbases (W126 and V126) and for coupé (C126). Over its 12-year production (1979–1991), 818,072 sedans/saloons and 74,060 coupés were manufactured...
MERCEDES 380 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 380 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,226 MERCEDES 380 were still registered in the UK — 655 licensed and on the road, plus 571 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 380 rare?
The MERCEDES 380 is uncommon, with 1,226 still about, making it rarer than 34% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 380 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 380 on UK roads fell by 3 (0.2%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES 380 use?
Most MERCEDES 380 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES 380 peak?
The MERCEDES 380 peaked at 1,237 registered in 2024 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.