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MERCEDES A CLASS Common
As of 2026 Q1, 405,198 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 4,632 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 405,198 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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....
MERCEDES A CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES A CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 405,198 MERCEDES A CLASS were still registered in the UK — 390,662 licensed and on the road, plus 14,536 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 405,198 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 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 4,632 (1.2%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES A CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES A CLASS run on diesel — about 45% 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 405,198 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.