Is their a place on the car, where I can identify whether it is a 1974 240D or a 1977 240D? What to look for, and where at?
thanks,
Jim

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1979 Mercedes 240D (Sold to a neighbor last year,now I have room for a new one,looking for a 300D this time)
1980 Mercedes 240D(bought for a parts car, but I have fun driving it!)

The 74 should be a W115 and the 77 should be a W123. Anyway, look for a plate on the drivers door post that give the date of manufacture.

Will do, thanks for the reply!
Jim

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1979 Mercedes 240D (Sold to a neighbor last year,now I have room for a new one,looking for a 300D this time)
1980 Mercedes 240D(bought for a parts car, but I have fun driving it!)

Also the 1st 3 numbers of the vin, designate chassis model type, WDB123, etc.

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Chris
64 190D R.I.P.
80 240D W/617 engine -for sale
82 240D -for sale

W115:


W123:

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Thanks for the pictures, and explantations, I thnk I can indentify them now. Unfortunately, the cars I was going to look at in the salvage yard, have been crushed long ago, according to the kid that is working there.
Jim

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1979 Mercedes 240D (Sold to a neighbor last year,now I have room for a new one,looking for a 300D this time)
1980 Mercedes 240D(bought for a parts car, but I have fun driving it!)