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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 Rare

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: © M 93 / CC BY-SA 3.0 de · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
662
661 licensed1 SORN
▲ 576 (+669.8%) yr/yr
Peak: 662 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2024 Q3

Survivors over time

0 166 331 497 662 2024 Q32025 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (662 in the latest data).

Rarer than 39% 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.

About the GLE 450

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 450 — questions & answers

How many MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 662 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 were still registered in the UK — 661 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 rare?

The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (662), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 on UK roads rose by 576 (669.8%).

What fuel do most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 use?

Most MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 peak?

The MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 peaked at 662 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.

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