MERCEDES · MERCEDES ECITAN · Cars
MERCEDES ECITAN Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 1 MERCEDES ECITAN remains 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 Q2. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MERCEDES ECITAN is rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ECITAN
The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle introduced as a badge-engineered variant of the Renault Kangoo in 2012 and marketed by Mercedes-Benz as the successor to the Vaneo compact MPV. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Citan is the smallest model offered, alongside the mid-size Vito (aka Viano, V-Class, and EQV) and large Sprinter.
MERCEDES ECITAN — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES ECITAN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1 MERCEDES ECITAN were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES ECITAN rare?
The MERCEDES ECITAN is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES ECITAN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES ECITAN on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MERCEDES ECITAN use?
Most MERCEDES ECITAN run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES ECITAN peak?
The MERCEDES ECITAN peaked at 1 registered in 2024 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.