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MERCEDES GLS CLASS Uncommon

MERCEDES GLS CLASS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
3,734
3,499 licensed235 SORN
▲ 241 (+6.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 3,734 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2016 Q1

Survivors over time

0 934 1,867 2,801 3,734 2016 Q12021 Q12025 Q4

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,734).

Rarer than 23% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 3,734 on the road today
Diesel 82%Hybrid 18%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the GLS CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. In each of its generations it is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE (formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class before 2016). The GLS is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class (originally intended for military off-roading but also offered in luxurious trims) is more expensive and has been in production longer. The GLS shares the same unibody architecture with the GLE. Most GLS vehicles are assembled at the...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MERCEDES GLS CLASS — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES GLS CLASS are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 3,734 MERCEDES GLS CLASS were still registered in the UK — 3,499 licensed and on the road, plus 235 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES GLS CLASS rare?

The MERCEDES GLS CLASS is uncommon, with 3,734 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES GLS CLASS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLS CLASS on UK roads rose by 241 (6.9%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES GLS CLASS use?

Most MERCEDES GLS CLASS run on diesel — about 82% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.

When did the MERCEDES GLS CLASS peak?

The MERCEDES GLS CLASS peaked at 3,734 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.

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