Car statistics
Mercedes-Benz Vaneo statistics
How many Mercedes-Benz Vaneos 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 231 −22.0% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 304 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 983 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2006 2,516 licensed
- Declared off the road 56.8% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 72.3% of those licensed
How many Mercedes-Benz Vaneos are left in Great Britain?
There were 231 Mercedes-Benz Vaneos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 304 declared off the road (SORN). That is 90.8% fewer than the peak of 2,516 in 2006.
Mercedes-Benz Vaneos licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2006 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 544 |
| 2003 | 1,639 |
| 2004 | 2,158 |
| 2005 | 2,480 |
| 2006 | 2,516 |
| 2007 | 2,505 |
| 2008 | 2,470 |
| 2009 | 2,454 |
| 2010 | 2,385 |
| 2011 | 2,326 |
| 2012 | 2,231 |
| 2013 | 2,090 |
| 2014 | 1,936 |
| 2015 | 1,767 |
| 2016 | 1,520 |
| 2017 | 1,290 |
| 2018 | 1,065 |
| 2019 | 855 |
| 2020 | 697 |
| 2021 | 563 |
| 2022 | 467 |
| 2023 | 385 |
| 2024 | 306 |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2026 | 231 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Mercedes-Benz Vaneo MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz Vaneos 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 Vaneo registrations over time
Registrations of Mercedes-Benz Vaneos for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,159 in 2003. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 559 |
| ’03 | 1,159 |
| ’04 | 546 |
| ’05 | 353 |
| ’06 | 69 |
| ’07 | 14 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 2 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 3 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 2 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Mercedes-Benz Vaneo engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 259 Mercedes-Benz Vaneos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 27.8% have an engine of 1,601cc to 1,700cc. The share with an engine of 1,601cc to 1,700cc has fallen from 35.5% in 2014 to 27.8%. Petrols made up 64.2% of those licensed in 2014 and 71.8% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 144 licensed | 55.6% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 72 licensed | 27.8% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 40 licensed | 15.4% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 144 | 55.6% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Diesel | 72 | 27.8% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 40 | 15.4% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,601–1,700cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 55.3% | 35.5% | 9.0% |
| 2015 | 55.6% | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 56.4% | 34.0% | 9.4% |
| 2017 | 55.3% | 34.8% | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 56.8% | 32.9% | 9.9% |
| 2019 | 55.4% | 34.1% | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 56.1% | 31.8% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | 55.8% | 30.6% | 13.1% |
| 2022 | 56.0% | 30.6% | 12.8% |
| 2023 | 56.5% | 29.5% | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 55.7% | 28.7% | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 55.6% | 27.8% | 15.4% |
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.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015 | 64.5% | 35.2% |
| 2016 | 65.6% | 34.2% |
| 2017 | 64.9% | 35.0% |
| 2018 | 66.8% | 33.0% |
| 2019 | 65.4% | 34.3% |
| 2020 | 67.6% | 32.1% |
| 2021 | 69.0% | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 69.2% | 30.8% |
| 2023 | 70.2% | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 71.0% | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 71.8% | 28.2% |
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 Vaneo fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo from 2002 to 2006. On the NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.2 to 47.9 mpg, with CO2 of 157 to 204 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 34.0–36.2 | 187–199 | 2002–2006 | Euro 3 | 15 |
| 1.9 petrol | 33.2–34.4 | 197–204 | 2002–2006 | Euro 3 | 9 |
| 1.7 diesel | 42.8–47.9 | 157–174 | 2002–2006 | Euro 3 | 9 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Vaneo”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Mercedes-Benz Vaneo safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 Vaneo. 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 Vaneo with other Mercedes-Benz models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 231 | −22.0% | 304 | 983 | 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 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 535 Vaneo 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.
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