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MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 749 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300s 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 409 (120.3%) 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 (749 in the latest data).
Rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the CLE 300
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a grand tourer which consists of the C236 coupe and the A236 cabriolet that were both launched in 2023 and replaced both the C and E-Class coupes. A performance variant, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 was released and a more powerful CLE 63, is also planned for 2025.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 749 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 were still registered in the UK — 727 licensed and on the road, plus 22 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (749), making it rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 on UK roads rose by 409 (120.3%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 peaked at 749 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.