Check out this Russian M-B club site for a very extensive VIN decode for your Mercedes car after 1980:

http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

Be sure to check the "full version"

Yep, I brought up the site and logged in my vin numer, which is 16 numbers ( 1984 300SD ), and the results: You have to have 17 Numbers! Well, I don't - maybe the CIA were involved onthe Benz's exported to the old 'Cold War' Russia?

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1984 300SD TURBO DIESEL

Mercedes Benz Data Card
Mercedes Benz Data Card





Thanks for reninding members where it is.
Have a great day.

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Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
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1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/

Is there any similar resource for pre 1980 models?

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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