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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 Rare

As of 2025 Q4, 338 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 258 (322.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
338
335 licensed3 SORN
▲ 258 (+322.5%) yr/yr
Peak: 338 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2024 Q3

Survivors over time

0 85 169 254 338 2024 Q32025 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (338 in the latest data).

Rarer than 46% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the GLE 400

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms. The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a body-on-frame SUV and was produced until 2004. The second-generation M-Class (W164) moved to a unibody platform while sharing most components with the GL-Class, which sports a longer body to accommodate third-row seating. For...

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

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 338 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 were still registered in the UK — 335 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 rare?

The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (338), making it rarer than 46% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 on UK roads rose by 258 (322.5%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 use?

Most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 peak?

The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 peaked at 338 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.

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