Identification number 1 is stamped on the dividing wall of the engine compartment (see illustration 2.0).
In addition, identification number 1 is indicated on plate 4, which is located under the latch (bracket) 5 of the passenger side door lock (see illustration 2.0a).
Decoding the vehicle identification number (body numbers)
WDB 168 031 1 J 070341
Manufacturer's designation:
WDB = Daimler-Benz AG or Daimler-Chrysler AG
168 = car type: A-class/414 - VANEO
031 = model range: 0 - cars with a short body; 1 - cars with a long body.
- 3 - with petrol engine;
- 1 - 1.4 liter engine.
1 = left-hand drive cars
J = place of production Rastatt
070341 = serial number
Engine Number Location
Engine number 1 is stamped on the cylinder block 2 at the joint near the oil pan 3 (see illustration 2.0b).
For four-cylinder petrol engines, the engine number is stamped on the rear wall of the cylinder block on the left side (see arrow in illustration 2.0a).
Decoding the engine number
166 940 30 072313
166 = petrol engine, 668 = diesel engine
940 = 1.4L engine
30 = not used
072313 = serial number