The car number sticker is located under the door lock bracket
Deciphering the vehicle identification number. American models
Engine number stamped on the cylinder block
Paint color number (1) listed on the table (A) on the bottom of the front passenger's B-pillar, as well as on the decal (IN) under the lock of the door
Nameplates and numbers
Chassis number (Fg-№) or vehicle identification number (VIN) (1) located on the rating plate (2) under the door lock (3) front passenger door. (4) - Paint number.
Deciphering the vehicle identification number. European models
- (1) WDB Factory code Mercedes-Benz AG or Mercedes-Chrysler AG (WDB Westdeutschland Mercedes-Benz).
- (2) 203 Model: C-class.
- (3) 206 Execution:
- 0 Sedan;
- 2 Wagon (7 - Sports Coupe; 0 - 4-cylinder diesel engine).
- 6 Engine version.
- (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.
Deciphering the vehicle identification number.
American models
- 1-3 Factory code.
- 4-7 Car model.
- 8 Additional security systems.
- 9 Check digit.
- 10 Year code:
- Y 2000
- 11 Factory.
- 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: on the left above the engine beam
Deciphering 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.