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MERCEDES GLA CLASS Common

As of 2025 Q4, 114,766 MERCEDES GLA CLASSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 9,514 (9.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MERCEDES GLA CLASS car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
114,766
112,995 licensed1,771 SORN
▲ 9,514 (+9.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 114,766 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 29k 57k 86k 115k 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 114,766 on the road.

Rarer than 4% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 114,766 on the road today
Diesel 42%Petrol 40%Hybrid 12%Plug-in hybrid 6%

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 GLA CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz over two generations. It is essentially the SUV equivalent of the A-Class, and the smallest SUV marketed by the brand. The production version was revealed in August 2013 ahead of the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2013. The GLA is powered by a range of petrol and diesel 4-cylinder engines, and comes in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the latter marketed by Mercedes as 4Matic. The GLA nameplate aligns with Mercedes SUV nomenclature, where GL stands for Geländewagen (German for...

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MERCEDES GLA CLASS — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES GLA CLASS are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 114,766 MERCEDES GLA CLASS were still registered in the UK — 112,995 licensed and on the road, plus 1,771 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES GLA CLASS rare?

The MERCEDES GLA CLASS is common, with 114,766 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES GLA CLASS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES GLA CLASS on UK roads rose by 9,514 (9.0%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES GLA CLASS use?

Most MERCEDES GLA CLASS run on diesel — about 42% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.

When did the MERCEDES GLA CLASS peak?

The MERCEDES GLA CLASS peaked at 114,766 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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