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MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,067 MERCEDES-BENZ V 300s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon 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 643 (151.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,067).
Rarer than 34% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the V 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 V 300 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,067 MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 were still registered in the UK — 1,061 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 is uncommon, with 1,067 still about, making it rarer than 34% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 on UK roads rose by 643 (151.7%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 peaked at 1,067 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.