Mercedes-Benz

Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview

Vehicle identification plate

Vehicle identification plate (example: Kuwait)

Vehicle manufacturer

Place of manufacture

Manufacturing date

Vehicle model

VIN

Vehicle identification plate (example: all other countries)

Vehicle manufacturer

EU general operating permit number (only for certain countries)

VIN (vehicle identification number)

Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight (kg)

Maximum permissible gross weight of vehicle combination (kg) (only for specific countries)

Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)

Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)

Paint code

The data shown in the illustration is example data.

VIN below right-hand front seat

Imprinted VIN (vehicle identification number)

Floor covering

VIN at the lower edge of the windscreen

VIN (vehicle identification number) as label

The VIN as a label at the lower edge of the windscreen is only available in some countries.

Engine number

The engine number is stamped into the crankcase. You can obtain further information from any qualified specialist workshop.