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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,319 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASSs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon 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 741 (128.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,319).
Rarer than 33% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the GLE CLASS
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 CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,319 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS were still registered in the UK — 1,305 licensed and on the road, plus 14 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS is uncommon, with 1,319 still about, making it rarer than 33% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS on UK roads rose by 741 (128.2%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS run on hybrid — about 62% of those still registered, with the rest split across plug-in hybrid.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE CLASS peaked at 1,319 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.