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MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 495 MERCEDES-BENZ S 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 295 (147.5%) 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 (495 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the S CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz W223 is the seventh generation of the S‑Class full-size luxury sedan, produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2020. It replaces the W222 S‑Class which had been produced since 2013.
MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 495 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS were still registered in the UK — 475 licensed and on the road, plus 20 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (495), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS on UK roads rose by 295 (147.5%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS run on plug-in hybrid — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS peaked at 495 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.