Maybach Number Plates: Replacements for the 57, 62 and Mercedes-Maybach

This page is for anyone who drives a Maybach of any age and needs a fresh set of plates. We make Maybach number plates as a front and rear set, each plate 520mm x 111mm, from £25 a pair depending on the finish. Because the cars are rare, the questions tend to be practical: which model is yours, whether a green flash is allowed, and how an import works. Each one is answered below.

Which Maybach number plates do I need for my car?

Whichever Maybach you own, the plate is the same: 520mm x 111mm, made from your registration, one for the front and one for the rear. The model only changes the choices around it. The first-generation Maybach 57 and 62 saloons were built from April 2002 to February 2013. The name came back in 2015 as Mercedes-Maybach, a Mercedes-Benz sub-brand.

Does a Mercedes-Maybach get green flash number plates?

Only the fully electric EQS 680 SUV does. A green flash is for zero-emission, pure battery electric cars. Every other Maybach in the table above has a combustion engine, so none of them can carry one. A plug-in hybrid does not count either.

• EQS 680 SUV: eligible. It is fully electric and has been on UK sale since May 2024. Our green flash plates page shows the options.
• S 580 e: not eligible, because it pairs a battery with a petrol engine. The S 580, S 680, GLS 600, 57 and 62 are out too. A mild hybrid is still a petrol engine.

How do I get number plates for an imported Maybach?

The car needs its UK registration number first. We make the plates after that, from the number on your V5C. Rare cars often arrive as imports, so this matters. We cannot make plates for a car that is registered outside the UK.

1. Get the UK registration number first.
2. Read the number off the V5C rather than a listing, and type it in exactly.
3. Choose road legal mode, and have your ID and entitlement documents to hand, as we check them.
4. Measure the recess before you pick a raised finish. An import can be shaped differently from a UK-built car.

What size number plate does a Maybach take?

We make one size, 520mm x 111mm. Recess sizes can vary between cars and model years, so check yours before you pay for a deeper finish. It takes a minute.

• Measure the width and height of the recess with a tape.
• Measure the surround as well, in case it is tighter than the recess.
• Compare both figures with 520mm x 111mm.
• If the space looks shallow, pick 4D 3mm or a flatter finish over 5D Gel.

Which finish suits Maybach number plates on a dark car?

On a dark, formal car, go raised. Darker paint shows raised characters more clearly, and 5D Gel and Black Diamond are the styles chosen most on luxury cars.

• 4D 5mm plates (£50 a pair): laser cut, 5mm raised gloss acrylic, a stronger shadow, so it reads as more premium than 3mm on a dark car.
• 5D Gel plates (£64 a pair): the deepest, glossiest option. Check recess depth first.
• Black Diamond plates (£60 a pair, introductory, usually £75): diamond-cut characters that catch the light.

White or silver paint is different. A flatter finish such as Standard or 3D Gel often looks cleaner there. Whatever you pick, raised plates need gentler cleaning than flat ones.

Can I put a show plate on my Maybach?

Yes, for display only. A show plate suits a collection or an event stand. It never goes on a public road. Our article on show plates vs road legal plates explains the difference before you pick a mode in the builder. Mixing them up has a cost: the gov.uk number plate guidance sets out an MOT failure and a fine of up to £1,000.

• Driven on the road: road legal number plates, made to the DVLA's published rules (BS AU 145e). We check ID and entitlement documents before we make one.
• Displayed only: a show plate, where you set the spacing, badges and bottom text yourself.

How do I fit and clean Maybach number plates?

Screws are the more reliable fix. We do not offer a fitting service, but our fitting guide walks through it.

• Screws first. They hold in all weather. A fitting kit can go on the order if you have none.
• Sticky pads only on a smooth, flat panel, in normal weather.
• Clean raised plates gently, with a soft cloth and plain water.

How soon will Maybach number plates arrive?

Most plates leave us the same day if you order before 2pm. Our delivery and returns page has the full terms.

• Delivery is across the UK, and Tracked24 is free on orders over £30. That covers every pair except a Standard pair at £25.

Which Maybach number plates should you order?

For a dark 57, 62 or S-Class that is driven, we would start with 4D 5mm road legal plates and measure the recess first. 5D Gel or Black Diamond add depth if the space allows. A white car or a daily driver suits 3D Gel or Standard, which cost less. Only the EQS 680 SUV gets a green flash. Build your set in the replacement number plates builder, and check the registration against the V5C before you pay.

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Maybach number plate questions we get asked

Q: Can I put 4D number plates on a Maybach?

Yes, in road legal mode. The plate keeps the white front and yellow rear, the legal spacing and font are applied for you, and only the characters are raised. Measure your recess depth first, because raised finishes sit deeper than a flat plate.

Q: Is the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e eligible for a green flash number plate?

No. It is a plug-in hybrid, and green flash plates are only for zero-emission, pure battery electric cars. No hybrid qualifies, mild or plug-in. Among the Mercedes-Maybach models only the EQS 680 SUV is fully electric.

Q: Do I need different number plates for a Maybach 57S or 62S?

No. The S versions were the sportier cars, but the plate is still 520mm x 111mm. You choose the finish and road legal or show mode, and you can add a side badge and border. Check the registration on your V5C and measure the space, as for any other model.

Q: Can I buy a single Maybach number plate?

Yes. Set the other plate to 0 in the builder. A single Standard plate is £15 and a single 3D Gel plate is £20, so both fall under the £30 free delivery line. A single 4D 5mm plate is £26, which is also under that line. Add the second plate or a fitting kit if you want delivery free.

Q: Can I choose the font on my Maybach number plates?

No. Road legal mode applies the legal font and spacing automatically, so AB12CDE shows as AB12 CDE. The free options are a side badge and a border. Show mode lets you set your own spacing and bottom text, but those plates are for display only.

Q: Can I order Maybach number plates for a private registration?

Yes, if the registration is assigned to your car. We make the physical plate and do not sell registrations. As with any road legal plate, we check ID and entitlement documents first. Type the registration exactly as it appears on the V5C, and check the builder preview against it before you pay.

Q: What mistakes should I look for when I order Maybach number plates?

Check the registration against the V5C before paying. These are the slips we catch most:

• The letter O typed as a zero.
• The letter I typed as a 1.

Compare the builder preview with the V5C one character at a time.