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MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 10 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 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 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (400.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS is rarer than 79% 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 10 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 79% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the SL CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (marketed as Mercedes-AMG SL since 2022) is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Super-Leicht", which translates to "Super Light" in English. Initially, the first 300 SL was a racing sports car built in 1952 with no intention of developing a street version. In 1954, an American importer Max Hoffman suggested the street version of 300 SL for the wealthy performance car enthusiasts in the United States where the market for the personal luxury car was booming after the Second World War.
MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 10 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS were still registered in the UK — 8 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS is genuinely rare, with only 10 left, making it rarer than 79% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS on UK roads rose by 8 (400.0%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS peaked at 10 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q2.