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MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER Ultra-rare

As of 2026 Q1, 44 MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIERs remain 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 2024 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 16 (57.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER is rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.

MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
44
42 licensed2 SORN
▲ 16 (+57.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 44 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2024 Q1

Survivors over time

0 11 22 33 44 2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 44 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the CLE 450 PREMIER

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as "special class" (German: "Sonderklasse", abbreviated as "S-Klasse"), is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The S-Class is the designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models and was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since. The S-Class is the flagship vehicle for Mercedes-Benz, being positioned above the other Mercedes-Benz models. The S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 44 MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER were still registered in the UK — 42 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER rare?

The MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER is genuinely rare, with only 44 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER on UK roads rose by 16 (57.1%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER use?

Most MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER peak?

The MERCEDES CLE 450 PREMIER peaked at 44 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.

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