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MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 86 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 52 (152.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 is rarer than 62% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 86 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 62% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the E 300
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster. The 300 SL traces its origins to the company's 1952 racing car, the W194, and was equipped with a mechanical direct fuel-injection system that increased the power output of its three-liter overhead camshaft straight-six engine. The 300 SL was capable of reaching 260 km/h (162 mph), earning it a reputation as a sports car racing champion and making it the fastest production car of its time. The car's iconic gullwing...
MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 86 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 were still registered in the UK — 84 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 is genuinely rare, with only 86 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 on UK roads rose by 52 (152.9%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 peaked at 86 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q4.