49 EK private number plate
Sold-price history for 49 EK, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 16 May 2018DVLA Auction£3,100Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £4,018
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a blue Mercedes-Benz Eto now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 49 EK
49 EK is a four-character dateless registration with two numbers followed by two letters. Its short format is particularly appealing, offering a clean and concise presentation. As a dateless registration, it does not display a year identifier, contributing to its timeless look.
The 'EK' initial combination is considered to have mid-market popularity, suggesting a decent breadth of potential interest among UK buyers seeking personal registrations. While no specific name or word reading is immediately apparent, the straightforward 'two numbers followed by two letters' structure offers clarity and strong recall. This format is historically associated with the early days of UK vehicle registration.
This registration was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2018. It sold for £3,100 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £4,018.
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- Is 49 EK for sale?
- Not currently. 49 EK previously sold for £4,018 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 49 EK?
- 49 EK is a dateless private number plate with a format of two numbers followed by two letters.
- Can I follow 49 EK for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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