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MERCEDES MCLAREN Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 14 MERCEDES MCLARENs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain 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 2 (16.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MERCEDES MCLAREN is rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 14 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,315 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 Q2, 14 MERCEDES MCLAREN were still registered in the UK — 5 licensed and on the road, plus 9 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 14 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,315 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 2 (16.7%).
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 14 registered in 2018 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.