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Mercedes-Benz 200 statistics

How many Mercedes-Benz 200s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
12,643 200 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 5,737 +2.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 6,906 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 420 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 89,448 when this data begins
  • New registrations in 2025 61 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Petrol 94.1% of those licensed

How many Mercedes-Benz 200s are left in Great Britain?

There were 5,737 Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 6,906 declared off the road (SORN). That is 93.6% fewer than the 89,448 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 89,448
1995 82,940
1996 79,772
1997 76,251
1998 72,706
1999 69,004
2000 63,327
2001 58,169
2002 52,970
2003 47,207
2004 41,810
2005 35,786
2006 29,570
2007 24,586
2008 19,928
2009 16,654
2010 13,862
2011 11,760
2012 10,143
2013 8,980
2014 8,065
2015 7,520
2016 7,211
2017 6,710
2018 6,411
2019 6,167
2020 5,920
2021 5,855
2022 5,715
2023 5,551
2024 5,697
2025 5,765
2026 5,737

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Mercedes-Benz 200 versions

11 versions of the Mercedes-Benz 200 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Versions of the Mercedes-Benz 200 with their own page
Version Licensed SORN
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 SL 1,374 816
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 SE 397 400
Mercedes-Benz 200 230 CE 237 379
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 CEW 151 205
Mercedes-Benz 200 230CE 84 229
Mercedes-Benz 200 230 145 126
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 CE 80 107
Mercedes-Benz 200 230 GE 41 132
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 GE A2 45 91
Mercedes-Benz 200 280 GE A4 39 93
Mercedes-Benz 200 220 CE 29 93

Mercedes-Benz 200 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz 200s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Mercedes-Benz 200 registrations over time

Registrations of Mercedes-Benz 200s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 720 in 2002. In 2025, 61 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

Mercedes-Benz 200s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 340
’02 720
’03 321
’04 515
’05 142
’06 101
’07 75
’08 68
’09 69
’10 53
’11 47
’12 55
’13 53
’14 53
’15 113
’16 122
’17 72
’18 96
’19 110
’20 81
’21 126
’22 107
’23 54
’24 51
’25 61

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Mercedes-Benz 200 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 5,868 Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 36.5% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc, and 18.5% have an engine of 2,201cc to 2,300cc. The share with an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc has grown from 25.1% in 2014 to 36.5%. Petrols made up 91.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 94.0% in 2025.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
2,701cc to 2,800cc 2,139 licensed 36.5%
2,201cc to 2,300cc 1,085 licensed 18.5%
2,301cc to 2,400cc 635 licensed 10.8%
1,901cc to 2,000cc 451 licensed 7.7%
2,101cc to 2,200cc 426 licensed 7.3%
2,401cc to 2,500cc 403 licensed 6.9%
2,801cc to 2,900cc 213 licensed 3.6%
2,501cc to 2,600cc 197 licensed 3.4%
3,401cc to 3,500cc 137 licensed 2.3%
Other sizes 182 licensed 3.1%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
2,701–2,800cc Petrol 2,132 36.3%
2,201–2,300cc Petrol 1,072 18.3%
2,301–2,400cc Petrol 550 9.4%
1,901–2,000cc Petrol 412 7.0%
2,101–2,200cc Petrol 369 6.3%
2,401–2,500cc Petrol 311 5.3%
2,801–2,900cc Petrol 209 3.6%
2,501–2,600cc Petrol 190 3.2%
3,401–3,500cc Petrol 137 2.3%
2,401–2,500cc Diesel 92 1.6%

Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.

Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in the UK by engine size, share of each year’s total
Year 2,701–2,800cc2,201–2,300cc2,301–2,400cc1,901–2,000cc
2014 25.1%28.3%7.5%11.0%
2015 26.7%27.8%7.5%10.2%
2016 27.6%27.1%7.8%10.1%
2017 28.9%26.1%8.1%9.5%
2018 30.1%24.6%8.3%9.1%
2019 31.2%22.9%9.0%8.6%
2020 31.5%22.1%9.5%8.3%
2021 32.1%20.7%10.2%8.0%
2022 33.1%19.7%10.5%7.6%
2023 33.4%19.1%11.0%7.8%
2024 34.7%18.7%11.0%7.9%
2025 36.5%18.5%10.8%7.7%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Fuel type, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year.

Mercedes-Benz 200s licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year PetrolDiesel
2014 91.7%8.0%
2015 92.2%7.6%
2016 92.6%7.2%
2017 92.9%6.9%
2018 93.4%6.4%
2019 93.9%6.0%
2020 94.1%5.8%
2021 94.3%5.6%
2022 94.0%5.9%
2023 94.2%5.7%
2024 93.8%6.0%
2025 94.0%5.8%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Mercedes-Benz 200 safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Mercedes-Benz 200, launched on 2 November 1993.

Incorrect brake calipers may be fitted

Launched 2 November 1993 DVSA recall R/1993/063

Defect
In isolated instances a floating caliper may have been installed in combination with a ventilated brake disc at the offside front wheel station. Should this be the case excess caliper movement may occur as pad wear progresses.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to check for the correct caliper/disc combination replacing any incorrect calipers with the correct version
Vehicles affected
569 200 vehicles
Built
1 May 1993 to 30 Jul 1993
DVSA lists it as
“200 SERIES”

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mercedes-Benz 200. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Mercedes-Benz 200 with other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz 200 compared with other Mercedes-Benz models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Mercedes-Benz 200 5,737 +2.0% 6,906 420 Petrol
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 378,826 +0.7% 13,892 16 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 326,200 −4.5% 46,533 20 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 203,182 −4.2% 40,576 39 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 112,497 +14.1% 2,288 84 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 12,643 200 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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