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MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 81 MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIERs remain 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 2023 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 23 (39.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER is rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
81
81 licensed0 SORN
▲ 23 (+39.7%) yr/yr
Peak: 81 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2023 Q4

Survivors over time

0 20 41 61 81 2023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 81 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

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 CLE 220 PREMIER

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as "special class" (German: "Sonderklasse", abbreviated as "S-Klasse"), is a series of full-sized luxury sedans and coupés produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The S-Class is the designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models and was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116, and has remained in use ever since. The S-Class is the flagship vehicle for Mercedes-Benz, being positioned above the other Mercedes-Benz models. The S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features...

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

MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 81 MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER were still registered in the UK — 81 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER rare?

The MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER is genuinely rare, with only 81 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER on UK roads rose by 23 (39.7%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER use?

Most MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER peak?

The MERCEDES CLE 220 PREMIER peaked at 81 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.

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