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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 20 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASSs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q2. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS is rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 20 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the AMG A CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (marketed as Mercedes-AMG SL since 2022) is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Super-Leicht", which translates to "Super Light" in English. Initially, the first 300 SL was a racing sports car built in 1952 with no intention of developing a street version. In 1954, an American importer Max Hoffman suggested the street version of 300 SL for the wealthy performance car enthusiasts in the United States where the market for the personal luxury car was booming after the Second World War.
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 20 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS is genuinely rare, with only 20 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A CLASS peaked at 20 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.