MERCEDES-BENZ · MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI · Cars
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 1 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI remains 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. 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 SPRINTER 317 CDI is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the SPRINTER 317 CDI
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it is positioned between the larger Sprinter and the smaller Citan. The Vito refers to the cargo van variant for commercial use; when passenger accommodations are substituted for part or all of the load area, it is known as the Vito Traveliner, V-Class or Viano. The Traveliner/V-Class/Viano is a large MPV. The first generation went on sale in 1996. The second...
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI were still registered in the UK — 0 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 317 CDI rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 317 CDI peaked at 1 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.