DAIMLER · DAIMLER 2.8 · Cars
DAIMLER 2.8 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 56 DAIMLER 2.8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain 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 2 (3.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 41% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the DAIMLER 2.8 is rarer than 65% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 56 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 2.8
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DAIMLER 2.8 — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER 2.8 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 56 DAIMLER 2.8 were still registered in the UK — 33 licensed and on the road, plus 23 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER 2.8 rare?
The DAIMLER 2.8 is genuinely rare, with only 56 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER 2.8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER 2.8 on UK roads rose by 2 (3.7%).
What fuel do most DAIMLER 2.8 use?
Most DAIMLER 2.8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER 2.8 peak?
The DAIMLER 2.8 peaked at 56 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.