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Originally Posted by cscmc1
I had a small issue getting my 1980 300D registered in IL. The title came back as a 1998 Mercedes (something about the Euro VIN not fitting the US standard; one or two particular character(s) is supposed to indicate build year), and naturally the state wanted more $ for tax on the car, so I had to have the car inspected by a police officer. Luckily, my neighbor is is a Sheriff's patrolman, and was happy to eyeball the car and confirm it was NOT a 1998 model. I had to really look to find the VIN -- mine had build info in the trunk. I was told that the build DATE would not be found, and sure enough, I never could find any specific evidence that it was a 1980 model.
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The seller said, he was told by his mechanic that the VIN on this car came back as a '90-something, but with all the other hassles getting this car registered, this issue never came up.
US-market cars typically have the production date added to the VIN plate or decal on the door or doorjamb, and a year-compliance statement on an underhood emmissions decal, but my Euro 300TD has neither.
My old Ponton 180b does have 'year of manufacture - 1961' on the VIN plate attached to the right inner fender.
Happy Motoring, Mark