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MERCEDES MCLAREN Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 57 MERCEDES MCLARENs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 58 in 2019 Q2 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7 (14.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 67% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the MERCEDES MCLAREN is rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 57 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the MCLAREN
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 / R199 / Z199) is a grand tourer jointly developed by German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010. When the car was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group and the car was produced in conjunction between the two companies. The "SLR" name is an abbreviation for "Sport Leicht Rennsport" (Sport Light Racing), and was an homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car's inspiration. The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles,...
MERCEDES MCLAREN — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES MCLAREN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 57 MERCEDES MCLAREN were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 38 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES MCLAREN rare?
The MERCEDES MCLAREN is genuinely rare, with only 57 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES MCLAREN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES MCLAREN on UK roads rose by 7 (14.0%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES MCLAREN use?
Most MERCEDES MCLAREN run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES MCLAREN peak?
The MERCEDES MCLAREN peaked at 58 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.