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MERCEDES GLB CLASS Common

As of 2026 Q2, 24,819 MERCEDES GLB 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 2020 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2,332 (10.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES GLB CLASS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
24,819
24,149 licensed670 SORN
▲ 2,332 (+10.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 24,819 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2020 Q1

Survivors over time

0 6,205 12k 19k 25k 2020 Q12023 Q22026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 24,819 on the road.

Rarer than 10% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 24,819 on the road today
Petrol 41%Diesel 31%Hybrid 28%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the GLB CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a three-row D-segment luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was unveiled by the German manufacturer Daimler AG on 10 June 2019 in Park City, Utah. It was previously unveiled as a concept car to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MERCEDES GLB CLASS — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES GLB CLASS are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 24,819 MERCEDES GLB CLASS were still registered in the UK — 24,149 licensed and on the road, plus 670 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES GLB CLASS rare?

The MERCEDES GLB CLASS is common, with 24,819 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES GLB CLASS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLB CLASS on UK roads rose by 2,332 (10.4%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES GLB CLASS use?

Most MERCEDES GLB CLASS run on petrol — about 41% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.

When did the MERCEDES GLB CLASS peak?

The MERCEDES GLB CLASS peaked at 24,819 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2020 Q1.

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