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MERCEDES GLS CLASS Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 3,757 MERCEDES GLS CLASSs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2016 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 200 (5.6%) 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 (3,757).
Rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the GLS CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. In each of its generations it is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE (formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class before 2016). The GLS is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class (originally intended for military off-roading but also offered in luxurious trims) is more expensive and has been in production longer. The GLS shares the same unibody architecture with the GLE. Most GLS vehicles are assembled at the...
MERCEDES GLS CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES GLS CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 3,757 MERCEDES GLS CLASS were still registered in the UK — 3,515 licensed and on the road, plus 242 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES GLS CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES GLS CLASS is uncommon, with 3,757 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES GLS CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLS CLASS on UK roads rose by 200 (5.6%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES GLS CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES GLS CLASS run on diesel — about 81% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the MERCEDES GLS CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES GLS CLASS peaked at 3,757 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.