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MERCEDES SLS CLASS Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 404 MERCEDES SLS CLASSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 409 in 2022 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 5 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6 (1.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 50% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (404 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the SLS CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 / R197) is a front mid-engine, 2-seater, limited production sports car developed by the Mercedes-AMG division of German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, with the assistance of David Coulthard. The car is the successor to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. SLS stands for "Super Leicht Sport" (Super Light Sport). The SLS was the first Mercedes-Benz automobile designed and built from scratch entirely by AMG. Upon its introduction at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the SLS AMG's 420 kW (563 hp) M159 engine was according to AMG "the world's most powerful naturally aspirated...
MERCEDES SLS CLASS — questions & answers
How many MERCEDES SLS CLASS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 404 MERCEDES SLS CLASS were still registered in the UK — 202 licensed and on the road, plus 202 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MERCEDES SLS CLASS rare?
The MERCEDES SLS CLASS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (404), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MERCEDES SLS CLASS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MERCEDES SLS CLASS on UK roads rose by 6 (1.5%).
What fuel do most MERCEDES SLS CLASS use?
Most MERCEDES SLS CLASS run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MERCEDES SLS CLASS peak?
The MERCEDES SLS CLASS peaked at 409 registered in 2022 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.