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MERCEDES SPRINTER Uncommon

As of 2026 Q2, 2,103 MERCEDES SPRINTERs 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 139 (7.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES SPRINTER car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
2,103
1,985 licensed118 SORN
▲ 139 (+7.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 2,103 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 526 1,052 1,577 2,103 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,103).

Rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 2,103 on the road today
Diesel 100%Petrol 0%

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 SPRINTER

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner nameplates. In the U.S., it was built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. Re-badged and re-engined Sprinters were also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Sprinter is the largest model...

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

MERCEDES SPRINTER — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES SPRINTER are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 2,103 MERCEDES SPRINTER were still registered in the UK — 1,985 licensed and on the road, plus 118 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES SPRINTER rare?

The MERCEDES SPRINTER is uncommon, with 2,103 still about, making it rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES SPRINTER increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES SPRINTER on UK roads rose by 139 (7.1%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES SPRINTER use?

Most MERCEDES SPRINTER run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the MERCEDES SPRINTER peak?

The MERCEDES SPRINTER peaked at 2,103 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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