How can I tell the production date from a given part number?
For instance an ETA:
My ETA part number is as follows (two lines separated by an bar code):
000 141 57 25 DK0016

VDO 408 226/4/1 94M04 (03)

I am guessing the year is "94" (in front of M04) and made by VDO? Does it also explain whether or not my car is ASR (I know mine is not, but how to confirm when purchasing a replacement)?

Can someone confirm this and explain how to read part numbers? The other one I am interested in is the wire harness.


Jim

MB part number is 000-141-57-25...designed for a NON-ASR system.

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Thank you, but how can I tell the year the part was made from the part number?

How can I tell the engine number from the part number?

You are correct on the date...94M04 after the VDO number, means made in 1994.

No way to get engine number from that info.

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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
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Thank you. I am looking for used/salvaged parts online and if I know how to decipher part numbers, then I can ask the seller before buying.