MERCEDES · MERCEDES MCLAREN · Cars
MERCEDES MCLAREN Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 55 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,408 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 2025 Q4, 55 MERCEDES MCLAREN were still registered in the UK — 15 licensed and on the road, plus 40 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 55 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,408 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 5 (10.0%).
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 58 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.