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MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 746 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 506 (210.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (746 in the latest data).
Rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the C CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class has been available with a "4MATIC" four-wheel drive option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007 while the current W206 generation was launched in 2021. The upcoming W520 was unveiled in 2026 with sales starting in 2027. Initially available in sedan and station wagon configurations, a fastback coupé (SportCoupé...
MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 746 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS were still registered in the UK — 737 licensed and on the road, plus 9 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (746), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS on UK roads rose by 506 (210.8%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS peaked at 746 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.