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MERCEDES VITO Common

As of 2025 Q4, 14,204 MERCEDES VITOs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 832 (6.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES VITO car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
14,204
13,143 licensed1,061 SORN
▲ 832 (+6.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 14,204 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3,551 7,102 11k 14k 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 14,204 on the road.

Rarer than 14% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 14,204 on the road today
Diesel 95%Electric 5%Petrol 0%Hybrid 0%

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 VITO

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...

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MERCEDES VITO — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES VITO are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 14,204 MERCEDES VITO were still registered in the UK — 13,143 licensed and on the road, plus 1,061 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES VITO rare?

The MERCEDES VITO is common, with 14,204 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES VITO increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES VITO on UK roads rose by 832 (6.2%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES VITO use?

Most MERCEDES VITO run on diesel — about 95% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, petrol, hybrid.

When did the MERCEDES VITO peak?

The MERCEDES VITO peaked at 14,204 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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