How many Mercedes-Benz E-Class are left in New Zealand?
Uncommon 1 in 718 on the road Built 1993-2026 Sold new in New Zealand
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
The mid-size Mercedes, and for many people the definitive one. The name dates from 1993, when the W124 range was rebadged, but the line runs back through decades of saloons and wagons known for toughness and long service as taxis. The 1995 car, with four separate headlamps, changed the face of the brand, and AMG versions have long been fast enough to embarrass sports cars.
Still on the road, by model year
The most are from 2010: 656 still registered. Every year is listed under the chart.
Every model year
| Model year | Still registered |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2003 | 207 |
| 2004 | 258 |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 396 |
| 2007 | 255 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 436 |
| 2010 | 656 |
| 2011 | 401 |
| 2012 | 309 |
| 2013 | 410 |
| 2014 | 414 |
| 2015 | 271 |
| 2016 | 311 |
| 2017 | 423 |
| 2018 | 260 |
| 2019 | 180 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 18 |
By generation
How many of each generation are still registered.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second generation · W210 | 1994–2003 | 459 | Scarce |
| Third generation · W211 | 2002–2009 | 1,987 | Uncommon |
| Fourth generation · W212 | 2008–2016 | 2,772 | Uncommon |
| Fifth generation · W213 | 2016–2023 | 1,210 | Uncommon |
By badge
The versions the register records, most numerous first.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| E350 | 1,321 | Uncommon | |
| E250 | 528 | Scarce | |
| E200 | 481 | Scarce | |
| E300 | 462 | Scarce | |
| E63 AMG | 345 | Scarce | |
| Avantgarde | 299 | Scarce | |
| Elegance | 288 | Scarce | |
| E400 | 283 | Scarce | |
| E 550 | 271 | Scarce | |
| E 55 AMG | 219 | Scarce | |
| E 280 | 141 | Rare | |
| E350 Avantgarde | 101 | Rare | |
| E 220 | 100 | Rare | |
| E250 Cabriolet | 91 | Rare |
What Uncommon means
Spotto grades every car by how many are still registered in New Zealand. With 6,509 still registered, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is Uncommon: the grade for cars with 1,200 to 7,999 left.
By how many are left it ranks 4th of the 102 Mercedes-Benz models and 135th of all 2,903 cars in Spotto's catalogue.
The six grades: Common, 8,000 or more · Uncommon, 1,200 to 7,999 · Scarce, 175 to 1,199 · Rare, 25 to 174 · Super rare, 5 to 24 · Unicorn, fewer than 5.
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