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1980 SW

2016 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 SW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,131 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1980 SW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1980 SW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1980 SW registered?

1980 SW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is 1980 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 SW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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