Car statistics
Mercedes-Benz 450 statistics
How many Mercedes-Benz 450s 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.
- Licensed in Great Britain 441 −2.6% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 507 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 847 of 1,149 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 2,132 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 53.5% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.5% of those licensed
How many Mercedes-Benz 450s are left in Great Britain?
There were 441 Mercedes-Benz 450s licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 507 declared off the road (SORN). That is 79.3% fewer than the 2,132 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Mercedes-Benz 450s licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2,132 |
| 1995 | 1,968 |
| 1996 | 1,845 |
| 1997 | 1,730 |
| 1998 | 1,511 |
| 1999 | 1,338 |
| 2000 | 1,172 |
| 2001 | 1,023 |
| 2002 | 912 |
| 2003 | 856 |
| 2004 | 794 |
| 2005 | 706 |
| 2006 | 593 |
| 2007 | 531 |
| 2008 | 457 |
| 2009 | 431 |
| 2010 | 372 |
| 2011 | 352 |
| 2012 | 317 |
| 2013 | 287 |
| 2014 | 274 |
| 2015 | 290 |
| 2016 | 287 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2018 | 298 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2020 | 358 |
| 2021 | 422 |
| 2022 | 439 |
| 2023 | 425 |
| 2024 | 455 |
| 2025 | 439 |
| 2026 | 441 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Mercedes-Benz 450 versions
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SL | 209 | 149 |
Mercedes-Benz 450 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz 450s 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 450 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 450 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 450. 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 450 with other Mercedes-Benz models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 450 | 441 | −2.6% | 507 | 847 | 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
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 948 450 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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