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DCK 370W

1980 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz E66,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 370W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,492 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 40,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 40,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,770 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,196 miles

Offside headlight wet inside,pattern only just visible

Fail 15 May 2018 35,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside headlight wet inside,pattern only just visible

Pass 16 May 2017 34,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,078 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,474 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,782 miles

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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DCK 370W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,897 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCK 370W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCK 370W registered?

DCK 370W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DCK 370W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 370W shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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