incorrect VIN - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

babymog · #16 06-24-2007, 08:30 PM

My 124s and 201s have white stickers with the VIN on them on every body panel; trunk lid, hood, doors, bumper covers, ... might be a US thing but worth looking. Open the trunk and see if there's a sticker staring at you.

lietuviai · #17 06-24-2007, 08:35 PM

If the car indeed was stolen, then these would certainly be missing.

mouramen · #18 06-25-2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmari

BODY NUMBER AND PAINT CODE: This plate is located on the radiator support frame and contains the paint code.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN): The VIN number is located on the left side windshield and on the left front door post.

ENGINE NUMBER: This is stamped into the engine block on the right side of the engine looking into the engine compartment below the cylinder head. There is also a plate fastened to the block with the engine model and complete engine serial number.

http://www.mbwholesaleparts.com/fmpc/static/service.jsp

http://www.mbcoupes.com/vinnumbers/vinnumbers.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/20011214090429/http://www.mbspares.com.au/whatmodel.html

BTW the W124 200D was never available in NA. It's a Euro model only.
124.120 1985–1989 200D 2.0 L OM601 Diesel I4 sedan
72-horsepower (1997cc 4-cylinder N/A diesel)
Do you have a 4 speed manual Trans. in your car?

Yes, it's got the 4 speed manual Trans...

mouramen · #19 06-25-2007, 12:19 PM

I'll check the other places then.

But on the front plate, before the number that I posted, says VIN!!!

BioPOWER · #20 06-25-2007, 03:26 PM

1. The number you gave is indeed a VIN. It starts with "WDB," the manufacturer's code, then continues with "124.120," the chassis code.

2. The russian MB site is not limited to MBUSA information.

Do a thorough check of the car, and make a list of all the VIN's you find. The first place I would check to cross-reference with the A-pillar tag is the manufacturer's tag on the driver's side B-pillar.

BioPOWER · #21 06-25-2007, 03:30 PM

As per Mercedes WIS, "124.120" is the correct chassis code for a W124 200D with the 601.912 (4 cyl N/A) engine.

Benzcrusher · #22 06-25-2007, 04:08 PM

According to EPC you rear sway bar bushings are:
Standard suspension 124 326 0581
or SLS suspension 201326 1081 - non-sports package
or 124 326 0581 woth the sports package...