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MERCEDES 600 Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (209 in the latest data).
Rarer than 51% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 4 a year (1.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 191 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2063.
About the 600
The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) is a single-generation line of full-size ultra-luxury limousines and Pullman limousines, made by Daimler-Benz from 1963 through 1981. Nicknamed Grosser (Grand/Large) Mercedes, it succeeded the Type 300d "Adenauer" as the company's flagship model. It was positioned well above the subsequent 300-series in price, amenities, and status. At its launch in 1963, the Mercedes 600 was the most expensive car in the world. Its few lesser adversaries included British and American marques such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Cadillac and Lincoln's top model lines. Despite its age, the...
MERCEDES 600 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES 600 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 209 MERCEDES 600 were still registered in the UK — 52 licensed and on the road, plus 157 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES 600 rare?
The MERCEDES 600 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (209), making it rarer than 51% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES 600 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES 600 on UK roads fell by 8 (3.7%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 191 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MERCEDES 600 use?
Most MERCEDES 600 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, gas (lpg).
When did the MERCEDES 600 peak?
The MERCEDES 600 peaked at 229 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.