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MERCEDES A CLASS Common

As of 2026 Q2, 405,684 MERCEDES A CLASSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,435 (0.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES A CLASS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
405,684
391,181 licensed14,503 SORN
▲ 3,435 (+0.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 405,684 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 101k 203k 304k 406k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 405,684 on the road.

Rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 405,675 on the road today
Diesel 44%Petrol 41%Hybrid 11%Plug-in hybrid 4%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the A CLASS

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....

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MERCEDES A CLASS — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES A CLASS are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 405,684 MERCEDES A CLASS were still registered in the UK — 391,181 licensed and on the road, plus 14,503 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES A CLASS rare?

The MERCEDES A CLASS is common, with 405,684 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES A CLASS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES A CLASS on UK roads rose by 3,435 (0.9%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES A CLASS use?

Most MERCEDES A CLASS run on diesel — about 44% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.

When did the MERCEDES A CLASS peak?

The MERCEDES A CLASS peaked at 405,684 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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