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445 UM

1979 Mercedes-benz 250

Yellow Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 25082,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration445 UM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 60,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,753 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,339 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,272 miles

some suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,986 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre getting close to mot limits on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,946 miles

both front suspension top arm inner bushes starting to perish

both front track control arm inner bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish two small cuts in nearside tyre

nearside front tyre close to limits

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2005 58,512 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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445 UM is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 in Yellow with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 445 UM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 445 UM registered?

445 UM is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is 445 UM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 445 UM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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