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MERCEDES GLA CLASS Common
As of 2026 Q2, 118,895 MERCEDES GLA CLASSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8,230 (7.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 118,895 on the road.
Rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the GLA CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz over two generations. It is essentially the SUV equivalent of the A-Class, and the smallest SUV marketed by the brand. The production version was revealed in August 2013 ahead of the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2013. The GLA is powered by a range of petrol and diesel 4-cylinder engines, and comes in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the latter marketed by Mercedes as 4Matic. The GLA nameplate aligns with Mercedes SUV nomenclature, where GL stands for Geländewagen (German for...
MERCEDES GLA CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES GLA CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 118,895 MERCEDES GLA CLASS were still registered in the UK — 117,000 licensed and on the road, plus 1,895 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES GLA CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES GLA CLASS is common, with 118,895 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES GLA CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLA CLASS on UK roads rose by 8,230 (7.4%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES GLA CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES GLA CLASS run on diesel — about 41% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.
When did the MERCEDES GLA CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES GLA CLASS peaked at 118,895 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.