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==Description - VIN==
A vehicle identification number, commonly abbreviated to VIN, is a unique code including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds as defined in ISO 3833.
A vehicle identification number, commonly abbreviated to VIN, is a unique code including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds as defined in ISO 3833.


VIN can be used to look up vehicle specific [[Data Card]] describing vehicle equipment and other information.
The VIN can be used to look up vehicle specific [[data card]] information which describes the vehicle as supplied by the manufacturer.


Typical information found on the [[data card]] includes:
* Vehicle Type
* Model Name
* Engine Number
* Transmission Number
* Front Axle Number
* Order Number
* Interior Colour
* Paint Code
* Delivery Date and
* SA Codes (The equipment on the vehicle when delivered).


== Decoding VIN ==
== Examples - VIN ==
The 14-digit VIN consists of the following elements:
VIN found on the vehicle Data or Certification Plate: WDB 220175 2A 387365 6
* The first three letters of the VIN ('''WDB'''2200671A419444) designate the manufacturer - Mercedes-Benz.
* The next three numbers of the VIN will tell you what series/type the car is. For example a VIN WDB'''220'''0671A419444 denotes a W220 series vehicle.
* The next three digits (WDB220'''067'''1A419444) identify the model, where:
063 is the S280
163 is the S280 long
065 is the S320
165 is the S320 long
067 is the S350
087 is the S350 4Matic
167 is the S350 long
187 is the S450 4Matic long
070 is the S430
083 is the S430 4Matic
170 is the S430 long
183 is the S430 4Matic long
075 is the S500
084 is the S500 4Matic
175 is the S500 long
184 is the S500 4Matic long
178 is the S600 long
176 is the S600 long twin-turbocharged
073 is the S55 AMG
173 is the S55 AMG long
074 is the S55 AMG supercharged
175 is the S55 AMG long supercharged
179 is the S65 AMG twin-turbocharged
026 is the S320 CDI
126 is the S320 CDI long
028 is the S400 CDI
128 is the S400 CDI long
* The seventh digit (WDB220067'''1'''A419444) identifies (?):
1 - left-hand drive
2 - right-hand drive
* The eighth digit (WDB2200671'''A'''419444) identifies (?)
* The last six digits are sequential. With each model separate, they start at 000001 and end with the end of production <!-- (230SL up to 019832, 250SL up to 005196, 280SL up to 023885). -->


== How to find VIN ==
VIN as used in M-B's Workshop Information System (WIS) which requires 17 digits: WDB2201752A387356
There are several places where you can look up VIN of your vehicle.


=== Sticker in driver's door frame ===
== Decoding - VIN ==
The 17 digit VIN consists of the following elements:
* The first three characters (1, 2 and 3) of the VIN ('''WDB'''2200671A419444) designate the World Manufacturer Code ie the Country of manufacture, where:
3AM Mexico
3MB Mexico
4JG M-Class except Europe
5DH Mexico Bus
8AB Argentina
8AC Argentina
9BM Brazil
ADB South Africa
KPA South Korea Transporter
KPD South Korea
KPG South Korea
LB1 (null)
LE4 China Production
LEN China Production
MEC (null)
MHL Indonesia
NAB Iran
NMB Turkey
RLM Mercedes Benz Vietnam
TAW NAW - Switzerland
TCC smart
VAG G-Wagon Steyr
VF9 EVOBUS France
VS9 EVOBUS Spain
VSA Spain
WCD Sprinter
WD0 Transporter Dodge NFZ
WD1 Sprinter
WD2 NAFTA Sprinter
WD3 Sprinter
WD4 Sprinter
WD5 NAFTA Sprinter
WD6 Unimog NAFTA
WD7 Unimog NAFTA incomplete
WD8 Transporter
WD9 Sprinter
WDA Germany DaimlerChrysler
'''WDB Germany'''
WDC M-Class-Europe/203/G-WAGON USA
WDD Germany DaimlerChrysler
WDF Rest of World (R.o.W)
WDP (null)
WDR (null)
WDW (null)
WDX Transporter Dodge
WDY Transporter Freightliner NFZ
WDZ Mercedes-Benz Bus
WEB EVOBUS Mercedes-Benz
WKK EVOBUS Setra
WME smart
WMX (null)
Z9M (null)


If in the U.S. there will be a sticker in the driver's door frame that gives the month and year of manufacture. In the photo below, 10/04 at the upper right of the sticker indicates my car was manufactured in October, 2004. It was sold in the U.S. as an '05 model, and went into service in November, '04.


* The next three characters (4, 5 and 6) of the VIN identify what series/type the car is. For example a VIN WDB'''220'''0671A419444 denotes a W220 series vehicle.
* Characters 7, 8 and 9 of the VIN (WDB220'''067'''1A419444) identify the model, where:
000 S320 CDI
025 S320 CDI
026 S320 CDI
028 S400 CDI
063 S280
065 S320
'''067 S350'''
070 S430
073 S55 AMG
074 S55 AMG
074 S55 AMG supercharged
075 S500
075 S55 AMG
078 S600
083 S430 4Matic
084 S500 4Matic
087 S350 4Matic
125 S320 CDI
126 S320 CDI
128 S400 CDI
163 S280
165 S320
165 S320 long
167 S350
170 S430
170 S430 long
173 S55 AMG
174 S55 AMG
174 S55 AMG supercharged
175 S500
175 S500 long
175 S500 GUARD
175 S55 AMG
176 S600
176 S600 GUARD
178 S600
178 S600 long
178 S600 GUARD
178 S63
178 S63 AMG
179 S65 AMG
183 S430 4Matic
184 S500 4Matic
187 S350 4Matic
875 S500
875 S500 PULLMAN
878 S600
878 S600 PULLMAN
* Character 10 of the VIN (WDB220067'''1'''A419444) identifies LH or RH Drive, where:
1 - left-hand drive (LHD)
2 - right-hand drive (RHD)
* Character 11 of the VIN (WDB2200671'''A'''419444) identifies (?)
* Characters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of the VIN are sequential, with each model having a separate number, starting at 000001 and ending with the end of production <!-- (230SL up to 019832, 250SL up to 005196, 280SL up to 023885). -->
==How to find VIN==
There are several places where you can find the VIN of your vehicle.
===Certification label below driver's door latch===
If in the U.S. there will be a sticker in the driver's door frame that gives the month and year of manufacture. In the photo below, 10/04 at the upper right of the sticker indicates that the car was manufactured in October, 2004. It was sold in the U.S. as an '05 model, and went into service in November, '04.
[[File:W220_certification_label_below_drivers_door_latch.png]]
[[File:W220_drivers_door_frame_VIN_sticker_highlighted.jpg|300px]]
[[File:W220_drivers_door_frame_VIN_sticker_highlighted.jpg|300px]]
[[File:W220_VIN_sticker_drivers_door_frame.jpg|300px]]
[[File:W220_VIN_sticker_drivers_door_frame.jpg|300px]]


=== Engrave next to rear fuse box ===
In ECE models the VIN sticker is located in passenger's door frame.
 
[[File:W220_VIN_passenger_door_frame.jpg|300px]]


VIN is engraved next to fuse box under right side rear seat. Since here the VIN is engraved, this place is used by authorities to identify a vehicle without doubts.
===Engraved below right rear passenger seat===
The VIN is engraved next to fuse box under right side rear seat. Since the VIN is engraved and therefore secure, this place is used by authorities to identify a vehicle without any doubts.


[[File:W220_fuse_box_in_the_rear_passenger_compartment.png]]
[[File:W220_fuse_box_in_the_rear_passenger_compartment.png]]
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[[File:W220 VIN on rear fuse box.jpg|300px]]
[[File:W220 VIN on rear fuse box.jpg|300px]]


=== Instrument cluster hidden menu ===
===Instrument cluster hidden menu===
VIN can be displayed by accessing instrument cluster hidden menu.
VIN can be displayed by accessing [[instrument cluster#Hidden Menu|instrument cluster hidden menu]].
First access the hidden menu using battery voltage check described in [[Charging system]] page. Then use steering wheel buttons to navigate through the menu.


[[File:W220 VIN on instrument cluster display.jpg|300px]]
[[File:W220 VIN on instrument cluster display.jpg|300px]]


=== Vehicle Technical Passport ===
===Visible through windshield===
Vehicle technical passport issued by government should have VIN printed on it.
In US it is a federal requirement that the VIN number be visible through the [[windshield]].
It can be viewed through the nearside base of the front [[windshield]] in bold white lettering.
 
[[File:W220_VIN_windshield.jpg|300px]]
 
===Vehicle Technical Passport===
A vehicle technical passport issued by the US Government should have the VIN printed on it.
 
==VIN Decode Sites==
 
VIN decoder & Lookup at [https://www.vindecoderz.com vindecoderz.com].
 
Verification of VIN for Mercedes-Benz [https://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes/vin_check carinfo.kiev.ua].
 
==Option or SA Codes - Vehicle Data Card==
[[Data Card|Option or SA Codes]] observed on W220 data cards refer to the equipment on the vehicle when delivered.

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Description - VIN

A vehicle identification number, commonly abbreviated to VIN, is a unique code including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds as defined in ISO 3833.

The VIN can be used to look up vehicle specific data card information which describes the vehicle as supplied by the manufacturer.

Typical information found on the data card includes:

  • Vehicle Type
  • Model Name
  • Engine Number
  • Transmission Number
  • Front Axle Number
  • Order Number
  • Interior Colour
  • Paint Code
  • Delivery Date and
  • SA Codes (The equipment on the vehicle when delivered).

Examples - VIN

VIN found on the vehicle Data or Certification Plate: WDB 220175 2A 387365 6

VIN as used in M-B's Workshop Information System (WIS) which requires 17 digits: WDB2201752A387356

Decoding - VIN

The 17 digit VIN consists of the following elements:

  • The first three characters (1, 2 and 3) of the VIN (WDB2200671A419444) designate the World Manufacturer Code ie the Country of manufacture, where:
3AM	Mexico
3MB	Mexico
4JG	M-Class except Europe
5DH	Mexico Bus
8AB	Argentina
8AC	Argentina
9BM	Brazil
ADB	South Africa
KPA	South Korea Transporter
KPD	South Korea
KPG	South Korea
LB1	(null)
LE4	China Production
LEN	China Production
MEC	(null)
MHL	Indonesia
NAB	Iran
NMB	Turkey
RLM	Mercedes Benz Vietnam
TAW	NAW - Switzerland
TCC	smart
VAG	G-Wagon Steyr
VF9	EVOBUS France
VS9	EVOBUS Spain
VSA	Spain
WCD	Sprinter
WD0	Transporter Dodge NFZ
WD1	Sprinter
WD2	NAFTA Sprinter
WD3	Sprinter
WD4	Sprinter
WD5	NAFTA Sprinter
WD6	Unimog NAFTA
WD7	Unimog NAFTA incomplete
WD8	Transporter
WD9	Sprinter
WDA	Germany DaimlerChrysler
WDB	Germany
WDC	M-Class-Europe/203/G-WAGON USA
WDD	Germany DaimlerChrysler
WDF	Rest of World (R.o.W)
WDP	(null)
WDR	(null)
WDW	(null)
WDX	Transporter Dodge
WDY	Transporter Freightliner NFZ
WDZ	Mercedes-Benz Bus
WEB	EVOBUS Mercedes-Benz
WKK	EVOBUS Setra
WME	smart
WMX	(null)
Z9M	(null)


  • The next three characters (4, 5 and 6) of the VIN identify what series/type the car is. For example a VIN WDB2200671A419444 denotes a W220 series vehicle.
  • Characters 7, 8 and 9 of the VIN (WDB2200671A419444) identify the model, where:
000 S320 CDI
025 S320 CDI
026 S320 CDI
028 S400 CDI
063 S280
065 S320
067 S350
070 S430
073 S55 AMG
074 S55 AMG
074 S55 AMG supercharged
075 S500
075 S55 AMG
078 S600
083 S430 4Matic
084 S500 4Matic
087 S350 4Matic
125 S320 CDI
126 S320 CDI
128 S400 CDI
163 S280
165 S320
165 S320 long
167 S350
170 S430
170 S430 long
173 S55 AMG
174 S55 AMG
174 S55 AMG supercharged
175 S500
175 S500 long
175 S500 GUARD
175 S55 AMG
176 S600
176 S600 GUARD
178 S600
178 S600 long
178 S600 GUARD
178 S63
178 S63 AMG
179 S65 AMG
183 S430 4Matic 
184 S500 4Matic
187 S350 4Matic
875 S500
875 S500 PULLMAN
878 S600
878 S600 PULLMAN
  • Character 10 of the VIN (WDB2200671A419444) identifies LH or RH Drive, where:
1 - left-hand drive (LHD)
2 - right-hand drive (RHD)
  • Character 11 of the VIN (WDB2200671A419444) identifies (?)
  • Characters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of the VIN are sequential, with each model having a separate number, starting at 000001 and ending with the end of production

How to find VIN

There are several places where you can find the VIN of your vehicle.

Certification label below driver's door latch

If in the U.S. there will be a sticker in the driver's door frame that gives the month and year of manufacture. In the photo below, 10/04 at the upper right of the sticker indicates that the car was manufactured in October, 2004. It was sold in the U.S. as an '05 model, and went into service in November, '04.

In ECE models the VIN sticker is located in passenger's door frame.

Engraved below right rear passenger seat

The VIN is engraved next to fuse box under right side rear seat. Since the VIN is engraved and therefore secure, this place is used by authorities to identify a vehicle without any doubts.

Instrument cluster hidden menu

VIN can be displayed by accessing instrument cluster hidden menu.

Visible through windshield

In US it is a federal requirement that the VIN number be visible through the windshield. It can be viewed through the nearside base of the front windshield in bold white lettering.

Vehicle Technical Passport

A vehicle technical passport issued by the US Government should have the VIN printed on it.

VIN Decode Sites

VIN decoder & Lookup at vindecoderz.com.

Verification of VIN for Mercedes-Benz carinfo.kiev.ua.

Option or SA Codes - Vehicle Data Card

Option or SA Codes observed on W220 data cards refer to the equipment on the vehicle when delivered.

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