Shown here are EU vehicles |
1 | Trademark |
2-4 | World manufacturer code |
5-10 | Vehicle model designation |
11 | Steering |
12 | Manufacturing plant |
13-18 | Production number |
19 | Trademark |
P60.00-0252-05
Shown on USA vehicles |
1 | Trademark |
2 - 4 | World manufacturer code |
5 - 8 | Vehicle model designation |
9 | Restraint system |
10 | Check digit |
11 | Model year code |
12 | Manufacturing plant |
13 - 18 | Production number |
19 | Trademark |
P60.00-2734-05
EU vehicles:
The vehicle identification number starts and ends with the "Mercedes star" trademark and has 19 stamp characters along an overall length of 106 mm (4 mm).
USA vehicles:
The vehicle identification number starts and ends with the Mercedes star (trademark) and has 19 stamp characters along an overall length of 103 mm.
If, in case of repair, the area where the vehicle identification number has been embossed is replaced, it is necessary to stamp it in at the same point.
This involves a change to the vehicle which is subject to mandatory reporting. In the Federal Republic of Germany immediately inform the vehicle licensing agency in writing.
The vehicle owner is required to complete a certificate for the vehicle licensing authority that indicates that the vehicle identification number has been re-stamped after completing body repairs.
As proof, the original vehicle identification number cut out of the old part may also be enclosed.
A vehicle identification number incompletely punched in by the workshop must be crossed out and pinched in correctly in the spare field on the right cross member, the right side of the drive shaft tunnel, the rear partition wall or the firewall.
This procedure should be noted additionally in the certificate for the vehicle licensing authority as follows:
"The incorrectly or incompletely punched vehicle identification number was crossed out and the correct vehicle identification number punched in the spare field".
Export countries must observe their relevant vehicle licensing provisions and legal requirements.