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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 6 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTERs 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 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (100.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SPRINTER
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 SPRINTER — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 6 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER were still registered in the UK — 5 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER on UK roads rose by 3 (100.0%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER run on electric — about 67% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, petrol.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER peaked at 6 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.