MERCEDES C CLASS · PEUGEOT 206
MERCEDES C CLASS vs PEUGEOT 206
Both the MERCEDES C CLASS and the PEUGEOT 206 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 388,408 MERCEDES C CLASSs versus 66,646 PEUGEOT 206s still on UK roads. That makes the PEUGEOT 206 the rarer of the two — there are about 5.8× as many MERCEDES C CLASSs left. Both are falling year on year (MERCEDES C CLASS -3.3%, PEUGEOT 206 -11.4%).
Survivors over time
MERCEDES C CLASS PEUGEOT 206
MERCEDES C CLASS
Common
388,408
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 13,331 (-3.3%) yr/yr
Peak 462,161 (2019 Q3)
338,174 licensed · 50,234 SORN
PEUGEOT 206
Common
66,646
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 8,582 (-11.4%) yr/yr
Peak 466,286 (2014 Q3)
26,928 licensed · 39,718 SORN
Head to head
| MERCEDES C CLASS | PEUGEOT 206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 388,408 | 66,646 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 338,174 | 26,928 |
| SORN (off-road) | 50,234 | 39,718 |
| Peak | 462,161 (2019 Q3) | 466,286 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 13,331 (-3.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 8,582 (-11.4%) yr/yr |
MERCEDES C CLASS vs PEUGEOT 206 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MERCEDES C CLASS or the PEUGEOT 206?
The PEUGEOT 206 is rarer: 66,646 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 388,408 of the MERCEDES C CLASS.
How many MERCEDES C CLASS are left compared to the PEUGEOT 206?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 388,408 MERCEDES C CLASS and 66,646 PEUGEOT 206 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.