Normally (any) dipstick tube bolts into the block close to the sump , have a look at the pics of this 220D engine . It looks as though there is a flange on the lower LHS of the block that may be for the dipstick tube.
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If there is a electronic oil level sensor MB possibly thought there was no requirement for a dipstick .
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