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MERCEDES C CLASS Common
As of 2026 Q1, 388,408 MERCEDES C CLASSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 462,161 in 2019 Q3 — only 84% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 73,753 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 12,826 a year (3.3% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2047 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 388,408 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 12,826 a year (3.3% of survivors). At that pace roughly 328,376 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2047.
About the C CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class has been available with a "4MATIC" four-wheel drive option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007 while the current W206 generation was launched in 2021. The upcoming W520 was unveiled in 2026 with sales starting in 2027. Initially available in sedan and station wagon configurations, a fastback coupé (SportCoupé...
MERCEDES C CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES C CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 388,408 MERCEDES C CLASS were still registered in the UK — 338,174 licensed and on the road, plus 50,234 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES C CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES C CLASS is common, with 388,408 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES C CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES C CLASS on UK roads fell by 13,331 (3.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 328,376 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES C CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES C CLASS run on diesel — about 59% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric.
When did the MERCEDES C CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES C CLASS peaked at 462,161 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.