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MERCEDES GLE CLASS Common
As of 2026 Q1, 40,028 MERCEDES GLE 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 2015 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 740 (1.9%) 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 40,028 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the GLE CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms. The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a body-on-frame SUV and was produced until 2004. The second-generation M-Class (W164) moved to a unibody platform while sharing most components with the GL-Class, which sports a longer body to accommodate third-row seating. For...
MERCEDES GLE CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES GLE CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 40,028 MERCEDES GLE CLASS were still registered in the UK — 38,454 licensed and on the road, plus 1,574 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES GLE CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES GLE CLASS is common, with 40,028 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES GLE CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLE CLASS on UK roads rose by 740 (1.9%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES GLE CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES GLE CLASS run on diesel — about 74% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol.
When did the MERCEDES GLE CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES GLE CLASS peaked at 40,028 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q3.