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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL Ultra-rare

As of 2026 Q1, 7 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SLs 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 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (40.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL is rarer than 82% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
7
7 licensed0 SORN
▲ 2 (+40.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 7 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2024 Q3

Survivors over time

0 2 4 5 7 2024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 7 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 82% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 7 on the road today
Plug-in hybrid 86%Petrol 14%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the AMG SL

The Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) is the seventh generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster, succeeding the R231 model. Introduced on 28 October 2021, the R232 serves as a direct replacement for the GT Roadster. It was exclusively marketed under the Mercedes-AMG brand until the introduction of the Mercedes-Maybach SL in August 2024.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 7 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL were still registered in the UK — 7 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL rare?

The MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 82% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL on UK roads rose by 2 (40.0%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL use?

Most MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL run on plug-in hybrid — about 86% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL peak?

The MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL peaked at 7 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.

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