DAIMLER · DAIMLER 4.2 · Cars
DAIMLER 4.2 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 392 DAIMLER 4.2s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 398 in 2021 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (0.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 57% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (392 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 4.2
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DAIMLER 4.2 — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER 4.2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 392 DAIMLER 4.2 were still registered in the UK — 168 licensed and on the road, plus 224 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER 4.2 rare?
The DAIMLER 4.2 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (392), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER 4.2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER 4.2 on UK roads rose by 3 (0.8%).
What fuel do most DAIMLER 4.2 use?
Most DAIMLER 4.2 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER 4.2 peak?
The DAIMLER 4.2 peaked at 398 registered in 2021 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.