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 lock (staple) 5 door lock passenger side door (see illustration 2.0a).
Deciphering the vehicle identification number (body numbers)
WDB 168 031 1 J 070341
Manufacturer designation:
WDB = Daimler-Benz AG or Daimler-Chrysler AG
168 = vehicle type: A-class/414 - VANEO
031 = model range: 0 - cars with a short body; 1 - cars with a long body.
- 3 - with a gasoline engine;
- 1 - 1.4 liter engine.
1 = left hand drive vehicles
J = place of production Rashtat
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).
Engine number decoding
166 940 30 072313
166 = petrol engine, 668 = diesel engine
940 = 1.4L engine
30 = not used
072313 = serial number