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Mercedes-Benz 320 statistics

How many Mercedes-Benz 320s 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.

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377 320 records (licensed and SORN)
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 124 −6.1% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 253 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,099 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Peak year 2001 1,140 licensed
  • Declared off the road 67.1% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 96.0% of those licensed

How many Mercedes-Benz 320s are left in Great Britain?

There were 124 Mercedes-Benz 320s licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 253 declared off the road (SORN). That is 89.1% fewer than the peak of 1,140 in 2001.

Mercedes-Benz 320s licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 1,140 in 2001.

Mercedes-Benz 320s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 981
1995 964
1996 958
1997 946
1998 1,001
1999 1,077
2000 1,132
2001 1,140
2002 1,114
2003 1,115
2004 1,074
2005 1,056
2006 1,003
2007 907
2008 798
2009 705
2010 616
2011 531
2012 476
2013 409
2014 367
2015 317
2016 303
2017 272
2018 242
2019 197
2020 174
2021 162
2022 141
2023 129
2024 118
2025 109
2026 124

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Mercedes-Benz 320 versions

The Mercedes-Benz 320 CE Cabriolet has its 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 320 with their own page
Version Licensed SORN
Mercedes-Benz 320 CE Cabriolet 46 68

Mercedes-Benz 320 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz 320s 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 320 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 320 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mercedes-Benz 320. 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.

Compare the Mercedes-Benz 320 with other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz 320 compared with other Mercedes-Benz models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Mercedes-Benz 320 124 −6.1% 253 1099 Petrol
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 379,276 +0.5% 13,828 16 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 322,420 −4.5% 46,619 20 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201,971 −4.2% 40,539 40 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 117,137 +15.2% 2,363 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 June 2026 377 320 records (licensed and SORN) 2 October 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 2 October 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.

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