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MERCEDES V CLASS Common
As of 2026 Q1, 14,141 MERCEDES V CLASSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 14,158 in 2025 Q3 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 17 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 212 (1.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 14,141 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the V CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it is positioned between the larger Sprinter and the smaller Citan. The Vito refers to the cargo van variant for commercial use; when passenger accommodations are substituted for part or all of the load area, it is known as the Vito Traveliner, V-Class or Viano. The Traveliner/V-Class/Viano is a large MPV. The first generation went on sale in 1996. The second...
MERCEDES V CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES V CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 14,141 MERCEDES V CLASS were still registered in the UK — 12,882 licensed and on the road, plus 1,259 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES V CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES V CLASS is common, with 14,141 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES V CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES V CLASS on UK roads rose by 212 (1.5%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES V CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES V CLASS run on diesel — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the MERCEDES V CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES V CLASS peaked at 14,158 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.