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MERCEDES SLC CLASS Uncommon

MERCEDES SLC CLASS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Granada / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
8,232
7,999 licensed233 SORN
▼ 6 (-0.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 8,344 in 2021 Q2 · first seen 2016 Q1

Survivors over time

0 2,086 4,172 6,258 8,344 2016 Q12021 Q12025 Q4

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (8,232).

Rarer than 17% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 8,232 on the road today
Petrol 66%Diesel 34%

Trend

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

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...

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

MERCEDES SLC CLASS — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES SLC CLASS are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 8,232 MERCEDES SLC CLASS were still registered in the UK — 7,999 licensed and on the road, plus 233 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 8,232 still about, making it rarer than 17% of the 2,408 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 fell by 6 (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.

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