The sticker with the car numbers is located under the door lock bracket
Decoding the vehicle identification number. American models
The engine number is stamped on the cylinder block
The paint colour number (1) is given on the plate (A) on the bottom of the front passenger B-pillar and also on the plate (B) under the door lock
Factory plates and numbers
The chassis number (Fg-No.) or vehicle identification number (VIN) (1) is located on the nameplate (2) under the door lock bracket (3) of the front passenger door. (4) – paint coating number.
Decoding the vehicle identification number. European models
- (1) WDB Manufacturer's code Mercedes-Benz AG or Mercedes-Chrysler AG (WDB Westdeutschland Mercedes-Benz).
- (2) 203 Model: C-class.
- (3) 206 Execution:
- 0 Sedan;
- 2 Station wagon (7 - Sports Coupe; 0 - 4-cylinder diesel engine).
- 6 Engine design.
- (4) 1 Left-hand drive.
- (5) F Manufacturer: F, G, H = Bremen; A, B, C, D, E = Sindelfingen; J = Rastatt.
- (6) 214276 Current serial number.
Decoding the vehicle identification number.
American models
- 1-3 Manufacturer's code.
- 4-7 Car model.
- 8 Additional security systems.
- 9 Control digit.
- 10 Year of issue code:
- Y 2000
- 11 Manufacturer.
- 12-17 Serial number.
The engine number is stamped on the cylinder block.
- 4-cylinder petrol engine: rear left (arrow)
- 6-cylinder petrol engine: rear right
- Diesel engine: left above engine beam
Decoding the engine identification number
(1) Engine code:
- 111, 271 4-cylinder petrol engine;
- 112 6-cylinder petrol engine;
- 611 4-cylinder diesel engine;
- 612 5-cylinder diesel engine.
(2) 951 Engine version.
(3) 30 Filler character.
(4) 072313 Current serial number.
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