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MERCEDES 408 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 14 MERCEDES 408s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 22 in 2015 Q4 — only 64% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 8 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (2.4% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2055 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the MERCEDES 408 is rarer than 76% 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 14 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (2.4% of survivors). At that pace roughly 12 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2055.
About the 408
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MERCEDES 408 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 408 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 14 MERCEDES 408 were still registered in the UK — 5 licensed and on the road, plus 9 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 408 rare?
The MERCEDES 408 is genuinely rare, with only 14 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 408 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 408 on UK roads fell by 1 (6.7%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 12 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 408 use?
Most MERCEDES 408 run on diesel — about 71% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the MERCEDES 408 peak?
The MERCEDES 408 peaked at 22 registered in 2015 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.