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DAIMLER CENTURY Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 20 DAIMLER CENTURYs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 23 in 2014 Q3 — only 87% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DAIMLER CENTURY is rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 20 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the CENTURY
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DAIMLER CENTURY — questions & answers
How many DAIMLER CENTURY are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 20 DAIMLER CENTURY were still registered in the UK — 8 licensed and on the road, plus 12 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIMLER CENTURY rare?
The DAIMLER CENTURY is genuinely rare, with only 20 left, making it rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIMLER CENTURY increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIMLER CENTURY on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DAIMLER CENTURY use?
Most DAIMLER CENTURY run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIMLER CENTURY peak?
The DAIMLER CENTURY peaked at 23 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.