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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 758 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450s 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 523 (222.6%) 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 (758 in the latest data).
Rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the GLE 450
The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms. The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a body-on-frame SUV and was produced until 2004. The second-generation M-Class (W164) moved to a unibody platform while sharing most components with the GL-Class, which sports a longer body to accommodate third-row seating. For...
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 758 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 were still registered in the UK — 754 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (758), making it rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 on UK roads rose by 523 (222.6%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 peaked at 758 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.