Celebrates 140 years of the brand’s innovation

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants, establishing a new benchmark for the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world in one location at the Mercedes-Benz Pageant 2025. The milestone gains added significance as Mercedes-Benz marks 140 years of innovation, beginning with the invention that gave rise to the modern motor car.

This achievement surpasses the current Guinness-listed record of 479 vehicles, previously set by Mercedes-Benz Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador, on the 16th of October 2021.

The record-breaking 'Mercedes-Benz Pageant 2025,' organised by the Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka, was unfolded on 8th February 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, following a postponement due to natural disasters that affected the country at the end of last year. As the only authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the nation, DIMO powered this landmark celebration, continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting the pageant across all its editions and underscoring its enduring commitment to the brand and its passionate owner community.

Mercedes-Benz owners from across the country united to celebrate the brand’s legacy, engineering excellence, and the strong camaraderie within the Sri Lankan Mercedes-Benz community. The Mercedes-Benz Pageant 2025 returned as a celebration of 35 years of the Mercedes-Benz Club, where heritage meets innovation, bringing together an extraordinary display of Classic, Young-Classic, and the latest Mercedes-Benz models under one roof.

“We are immensely proud of this momentous accomplishment. This event reflects the passion, dedication, and unity of our members and the wider Mercedes-Benz family in Sri Lanka. The certification by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants underscores the credibility and precision with which the event was organized and conducted,” said Asgi Akbarally - President of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka.

“The club extends its heartfelt appreciation to all participants, partners, DIMO and volunteers whose contributions made this extraordinary milestone possible,” he added.

“With over 85 years of automotive excellence and as the exclusive Mercedes-Benz partner in Sri Lanka, DIMO is proud to support this historic milestone,” said Rajeev Pandithage, Executive Director of DIMO. “Built on 140 years of pioneering innovation, Mercedes-Benz continues to command an unmatched legacy and owner loyalty. This remarkable gathering reflects the strength of that community and the enduring appreciation for automotive excellence in Sri Lanka.”

Founded in 1990, the Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka brings together enthusiasts and owners from across the nation, united by a shared appreciation of the brand’s heritage, passion, and 140 years of automotive innovation. Through events, exhibitions, and community initiatives, the club fosters connection, knowledge-sharing, and appreciation for one of the world’s most iconic automotive marques.