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MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 907 MERCEDES-BENZ V 300s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 692 (321.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (907 in the latest data).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the V 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 V 300 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 907 MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 were still registered in the UK — 902 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (907), making it rarer than 35% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 on UK roads rose by 692 (321.9%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ V 300 peaked at 907 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.