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MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 4 MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTERs 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 2025 Q2. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER is rarer than 85% 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 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ESPRINTER
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner nameplates. In the U.S., it was built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. Re-badged and re-engined Sprinters were also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Sprinter is the largest model...
MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4 MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER peaked at 4 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q2.