Yes, N780 DKY is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for N780 DKY?

The MOT for N780 DKY is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N780 DKY?

The recorded mileage for N780 DKY is 140,287 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N780 DKY ULEZ compliant?

No, N780 DKY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1996 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · N780 DKY

N780 DKY

1996 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20/03/1996. Recorded mileage 140,287 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 140,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 140,287 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 3199cc

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N780 DKY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
140,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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N780 DKY Mileage History

26/09/2023136,674 mi
05/10/2023136,684 mi+10 mi
06/10/2023136,687 mi+3 mi
20/09/2024137,989 mi+1,302 mi
23/09/2025140,287 mi+2,298 mi

Average of roughly 1,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N780 DKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 18:01

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (N780 DKY) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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