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MERCEDES SLC CLASS Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 8,240 MERCEDES SLC CLASSs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 8,344 in 2021 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 104 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7 (0.1%) 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 (8,240).
Rarer than 17% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SLC CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 are grand tourers which were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1971 until 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker after the G-Class. They were sold under the SL (R107) and SLC (C107) model names in a variety of names indicating the displacement of the engines. The R107/SL was a two-seat convertible with a detachable roof. During its production run, the R107 was the only roadster offered by Mercedes-Benz, as it replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989. The C107/SLC was a four-seat car with a...
MERCEDES SLC CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES SLC CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 8,240 MERCEDES SLC CLASS were still registered in the UK — 8,000 licensed and on the road, plus 240 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES SLC CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES SLC CLASS is uncommon, with 8,240 still about, making it rarer than 17% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES SLC CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES SLC CLASS on UK roads rose by 7 (0.1%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES SLC CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES SLC CLASS run on petrol — about 66% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MERCEDES SLC CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES SLC CLASS peaked at 8,344 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.