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MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 2,155 MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASSs 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 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,228 (132.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,155).
Rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the V CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a car manufactured by German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. It has been marketed across four generations as a front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, five-door hatchback, with a three-door hatchback offered for the second generation, as well as a saloon version for the fourth. As the brand's entry-level vehicle, the first generation A-Class, internally coded W168, was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in late 2004 and the third generation (W176) in 2012. The fourth generation model (W177), which was launched in 2018, marked the first time the...
MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2,155 MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS were still registered in the UK — 2,144 licensed and on the road, plus 11 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS is uncommon, with 2,155 still about, making it rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS on UK roads rose by 1,228 (132.5%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS peaked at 2,155 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.