MERCEDES · MERCEDES 400 · Cars
MERCEDES 400 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,179 MERCEDES 400s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,211 in 2019 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 32 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 25 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 61% 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 (2,179).
Rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 400
The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, sold from 2016 as a 2017 model. It succeeded the W212/S212 E-Class models. The coupe/convertible models share the same platform as the sedan/wagon, in contrast to the previous generation. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG E 63 and E 63 S versions of the W213 have been available as well from 2016 (as a 2017 model), and these are the only versions with V8 engines. Since the mid-1990s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been equipped with quad headlights and a differentiated design compared to the C-Class and S-Class....
MERCEDES 400 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 400 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,179 MERCEDES 400 were still registered in the UK — 842 licensed and on the road, plus 1,337 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 400 rare?
The MERCEDES 400 is uncommon, with 2,179 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 400 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 400 on UK roads rose by 25 (1.2%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES 400 use?
Most MERCEDES 400 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES 400 peak?
The MERCEDES 400 peaked at 2,211 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.