MERCEDES SL CLASS vs MG MGF
Both the MERCEDES SL CLASS and the MG MGF are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 21,879 MERCEDES SL CLASSs versus 12,541 MG MGFs still on UK roads. That makes the MG MGF the rarer of the two — there are about 1.7× as many MERCEDES SL CLASSs left. Both are falling year on year (MERCEDES SL CLASS -0.3%, MG MGF -2.9%).
Survivors over time
MERCEDES SL CLASS MG MGF
MERCEDES SL CLASS
Common
21,879
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 61 (-0.3%) yr/yr
Peak 23,220 (2020 Q3)
14,100 licensed · 7,779 SORN
MG MGF
Common
12,541
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 374 (-2.9%) yr/yr
Peak 23,392 (2014 Q3)
3,032 licensed · 9,509 SORN
Head to head
| MERCEDES SL CLASS | MG MGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 21,879 | 12,541 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 14,100 | 3,032 |
| SORN (off-road) | 7,779 | 9,509 |
| Peak | 23,220 (2020 Q3) | 23,392 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 61 (-0.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 374 (-2.9%) yr/yr |
MERCEDES SL CLASS vs MG MGF — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MERCEDES SL CLASS or the MG MGF?
The MG MGF is rarer: 12,541 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 21,879 of the MERCEDES SL CLASS.
How many MERCEDES SL CLASS are left compared to the MG MGF?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 21,879 MERCEDES SL CLASS and 12,541 MG MGF still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.