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MERCEDES G CLASS Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,934 MERCEDES G CLASSs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,942 in 2024 Q2 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 8 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7 (0.4%) 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 (1,934).
Rarer than 29% 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 G CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES G CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,934 MERCEDES G CLASS were still registered in the UK — 1,541 licensed and on the road, plus 393 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES G CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES G CLASS is uncommon, with 1,934 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES G CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES G CLASS on UK roads rose by 7 (0.4%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES G CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES G CLASS run on diesel — about 78% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the MERCEDES G CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES G CLASS peaked at 1,942 registered in 2024 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.