Decoding the vehicle identification number. European models
1-3 — Manufacturer's code
4-9 — Car model
10 — Steering
11 — Manufacturer
12-17 — Serial number
Decoding the vehicle identification number. American models
1-3 — Manufacturer's code
4-7 — Car model
8 - Additional security systems
9 — Check digit
10 — Year of manufacture code
W — 1998
X — 1999
Y — 2000
11 — Manufacturer
12-17 — Serial number
Decoding the engine identification number
1 — Year of issue
2-4 — Manufacturer code
5 - Purpose
6 — Volume
7 — Fuel type (G-petrol, D-diesel)
8 - Suction (N-normal, S-supercharger, T-turbocharger)
9 - Catalytic converter (B-under the hood and under the bottom, U-under the bottom)
Original material on the website: MercedesMAN
Nameplate
Engine number
Chassis number
