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MERCEDES RAPIDO Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 1 MERCEDES RAPIDO remains 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 2017 Q4. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MERCEDES RAPIDO is rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

MERCEDES RAPIDO
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
1
1 licensed0 SORN
■ 0 (0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 1 in 2017 Q4 · first seen 2017 Q4

Survivors over time

0 0 1 1 1 2017 Q42021 Q42025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 93% 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 RAPIDO

This list is limited to unmodified production cars that meet the eligibility criteria below. All entries must be able to be verified from reliable sources. Up to one percent decline from start to finish is allowed. Times driven privately or by manufacturers need the presence of an independent, reliable source or at least some video footage to confirm the car and tire condition to qualify as independent. Self-published video such as YouTube, including drag race videos, should not be considered reliable sources for this list.

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

MERCEDES RAPIDO — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES RAPIDO are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 1 MERCEDES RAPIDO were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES RAPIDO rare?

The MERCEDES RAPIDO is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES RAPIDO increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES RAPIDO on UK roads held steady.

What fuel do most MERCEDES RAPIDO use?

Most MERCEDES RAPIDO run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the MERCEDES RAPIDO peak?

The MERCEDES RAPIDO peaked at 1 registered in 2017 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.

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