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Mercedes-Benz 380 statistics

How many Mercedes-Benz 380s 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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1,213 380 records (licensed and SORN)
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 648 +8.7% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 565 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 776 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 3,609 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 46.6% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.8% of those licensed

How many Mercedes-Benz 380s are left in Great Britain?

There were 648 Mercedes-Benz 380s licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 565 declared off the road (SORN). That is 82.0% fewer than the 3,609 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Mercedes-Benz 380s licensed in Great Britain

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

Mercedes-Benz 380s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 3,609
1995 3,372
1996 3,284
1997 3,159
1998 2,953
1999 2,704
2000 2,404
2001 2,185
2002 1,941
2003 1,697
2004 1,517
2005 1,325
2006 1,107
2007 967
2008 819
2009 741
2010 666
2011 607
2012 561
2013 518
2014 490
2015 484
2016 468
2017 455
2018 422
2019 400
2020 386
2021 391
2022 424
2023 488
2024 530
2025 584
2026 648

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Mercedes-Benz 380 versions

2 versions of the Mercedes-Benz 380 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 380 with their own page
Version Licensed SORN
Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 506 338
Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC 70 80

Mercedes-Benz 380 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz 380s 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 380 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 380 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 380. 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 380 with other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz 380 compared with other Mercedes-Benz models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Mercedes-Benz 380 648 +8.7% 565 776 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 1,213 380 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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