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MERCEDES 400 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 40 MERCEDES 400s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 57 in 2014 Q3 — only 70% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 17 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (2.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2053 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the MERCEDES 400 is rarer than 68% 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 40 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (2.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 35 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2053.
About the 400
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MERCEDES 400 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 400 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 40 MERCEDES 400 were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 34 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 400 rare?
The MERCEDES 400 is genuinely rare, with only 40 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 400 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 400 on UK roads fell by 1 (2.4%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 35 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 400 use?
Most MERCEDES 400 run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES 400 peak?
The MERCEDES 400 peaked at 57 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.