MERCEDES-BENZ · MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 · Cars
MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 72 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the E 300
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster. The 300 SL traces its origins to the company's 1952 racing car, the W194, and was equipped with a mechanical direct fuel-injection system that increased the power output of its three-liter overhead camshaft straight-six engine. The 300 SL was capable of reaching 260 km/h (162 mph), earning it a reputation as a sports car racing champion and making it the fastest production car of its time. The car's iconic gullwing...
MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 72 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 were still registered in the UK — 72 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 is genuinely rare, with only 72 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 on UK roads rose by 62 (620.0%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 peaked at 72 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q4.