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MERCEDES 600 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 213 MERCEDES 600s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 229 in 2014 Q3 — only 93% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 16 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 3 a year (1.4% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2074 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 74% 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. In all, the MERCEDES 600 is rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (213 in the latest data).
Rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 3 a year (1.4% of survivors). At that pace roughly 198 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2074.
About the 600
The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) is a single-generation line of full-size ultra-luxury limousines and Pullman limousines, made by Daimler-Benz from 1963 through 1981. Nicknamed Grosser (Grand/Large) Mercedes, it succeeded the Type 300d "Adenauer" as the company's flagship model. It was positioned well above the subsequent 300-series in price, amenities, and status. At its launch in 1963, the Mercedes 600 was the most expensive car in the world. Its few lesser adversaries included British and American marques such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Cadillac and Lincoln's top model lines. Despite its age, the...
MERCEDES 600 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 600 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 213 MERCEDES 600 were still registered in the UK — 55 licensed and on the road, plus 158 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 600 rare?
The MERCEDES 600 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (213), making it rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 600 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 600 on UK roads fell by 1 (0.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 198 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 600 use?
Most MERCEDES 600 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES 600 peak?
The MERCEDES 600 peaked at 229 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.