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MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 3 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 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 2025 Q1. 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 GLS CLASS is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the GLS CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. In each of its generations it is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE (formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class before 2016). The GLS is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class (originally intended for military off-roading but also offered in luxurious trims) is more expensive and has been in production longer. The GLS shares the same unibody architecture with the GLE. Most GLS vehicles are assembled at the...
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ GLS CLASS peaked at 3 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.