Location of the site for applying the VIN number on the longitudinal beam of the frame
1 - Regular platform for VIN; 2 - Spare platform for VIN; 3 - Cantilever body element in the area of the A-pillar; 4 - Longitudinal frame beam
The identification number of the vehicle can be found in a special viewing window on the left under the windshield, in addition, the number is knocked out on the right longitudinal beam of the vehicle frame, and is also mentioned on the nameplate (see below).
The following information is encrypted in the vehicle identification number:
1 and 19 — Badges with the image of the trademark Mersedes-Benz (star), - denote the beginning and end of the VIN (attendance is optional)
2-4 — International code of the manufacturer
5-10 - Model serial number (163.113: ML 270 CDI, 163.128: ML 400 CDI, 163.136: ML 230, 163.154: ML 320, 163.157: ML 350, 163.172: ML 430, 163.174: ML 55 AMG, 163.175: ML 500)
11 - Steering
12 — Manufacturer's code (A-E: Sindelfingen, F-H: Bremen, J: Rastatt, T: Karmann (Osnabrueck), X: Graz)
13-18 - Factory number
Nameplate
The location of the nameplate is shown in the illustration. The plate indicates the VIN of the vehicle, as well as the permissible weight loads - more detailed information can be obtained from the representative offices of Mercedes-Benz.
Power unit number
On the ML 320, 400 CDI, 500 and 55 AMG models, the engine number is located on the right rear (in the direction of travel) parts of the power unit, on models 270 CDI, - in the left rear.
Engine number location on ML 320, 400 CDI, 500 and 55 AMG models (using the ML 500 as an example)
Engine number location on ML 270 CDI models