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MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 930 MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight 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 493 (112.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (930 in the latest data).
Rarer than 36% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the G CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen (as an abbreviation of Geländewagen), is a four-wheel drive luxury SUV sold by Mercedes-Benz. Originally developed as a military off-roader, later more luxurious models were added to the line. In certain markets, it was sold under the Puch name as Puch G until 2000. The G-Class is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, making it one of the few passenger vehicles to have such a feature. Despite the introduction of an intended replacement, the unibody SUV Mercedes...
MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 930 MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS were still registered in the UK — 878 licensed and on the road, plus 52 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (930), making it rarer than 36% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS on UK roads rose by 493 (112.8%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS run on hybrid — about 54% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, petrol.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ G CLASS peaked at 930 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.