Mercedes-Benz

Vehicle identification plate, vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number

Vehicle identification plate

Depending on the vehicle model, the vehicle identification plate is located on the seat base of the driver's seat or on the B-pillar.

The data is vehicle-specific and can differ from that shown. Always observe the specifications on your vehicle's identification plate.

Vehicle identification plate (example: Gulf States)

Vehicle manufacturer

VIN (vehicle identification number)

Permissible gross mass

Permissible front axle load (kg)

Permissible rear axle load (kg)

Engine type

Date of manufacture

Vehicle identification plate (example: Russia)

Vehicle manufacturer

Type approval number

VIN (vehicle identification number)

Permissible gross mass (kg)

Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination (kg) (for specific countries only)

Permissible front axle load (kg)

Permissible rear axle load (kg)

Vehicle identification plate (example: all other countries)

Vehicle manufacturer

EU general operating permit number (only for certain countries)

VIN (vehicle identification number)

Permissible gross mass (kg)

Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination (kg) (for specific countries only)

Permissible front axle load (kg)

Permissible rear axle load (kg)

The vehicle identification plate may also contain the following data:

VIN engraved underneath the bonnet

Engraved VIN is located underneath the bonnet.

VIN below the windscreen

The VIN is also attached as a label on the lower section of windscreen .

The VIN below the windscreen is only available for certain countries.

Engine number

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