I have a '91 420sel and I need to figure what the transmission model number is. I know its supposed to start with 722.xxx, but I don't know how to find the full number. I have the VIN number (WDBCA35E0MA590425) and was wondering whether there was a way to use that to find the transmission model number?

Thank You.

VIN WDBCA35E0MA590425
Plant 50
Model 420 SEL
Chassis 1260351A590425
Engine 116965 12 088307
Transmission 722355 03 485036
Tyres
Primary MICHELIN
Forward 47/0 47/0
Rear 47/0 47/0
Order 0 0 704 14525
Lights BOSCH
Rims 107126120
Cab 07998
Delivery date 13.12.90
Dealer United States (USA) (704)
Interior leather grey / orion gray (268)
Paint
199 metallic blue-black (с 01.01.1983)
Options
227 ashtray and cigar lighter in the rear, illuminated (с 01.03.1980)

241 left front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

291 airbag for front passenger
airbag for driver and front passenger (с 01.07.1987 по 30.09.1993)
airbag for driver and front passenger (if driver airbag standard - then only for passenger)

300 storage box in front tray (с 01.05.1988)

340 additional 3rd stop lamp (с 01.10.1989)

412 electric sliding roof with tilting device (с 01.07.1983)

443 tempomat (cruise control), and steering column, electrically adjustable (с 01.07.1984)

461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)

491 USA version (с 01.01.1963)

524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)

531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)

543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)

551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)

581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)

592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)

600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)

611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)

639 elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)

640 15-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)

673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)

757 Becker radio Grand Prix 2000 - USA (с 01.06.1990 по 31.03.1994)

801 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year

810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)

877 reading lamp in the rear (с 01.11.1963)

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Is it possible to run my vehicle also? I never knew what mine was born with.
WDBEA30D8KA988454.

It would make me one happy guy.

Thanks in advance

Wow thats awesome! Thanks alot.

or provide the link you used .. pretty neat

were there any 5 speed trannys made from mercedes ? id like to get one if so for my 88 300se .. any luck 4 me ?

http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/view.html?lng=eng
do a search for details

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'86 300E 5 speed
'71 Triumph TR6
'46 Cushman Scooter
'41 Ford 9N tractor

Sure, but if you had one you'd likely be wanting a 4 speed again.

main reason is highway cruising .. going 80 seems like its hard on the engine ..about 4000 - 4500 rpm

Try this link instead and it'll take you straight there.

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

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

That link should be stickied
Great site for looking up orig options

Been there
but still I love it

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83 500 SEC Euro 198K

Much easier to get there with a replacement rear axle.

enlighten me please ... what axle could i get and from what model .. this is plug and play stuff right ? no mods or anything ? how would it change my lower gears performance ?

im satisfied with everything except for highway cruising .. it probably gonna come down to what i want more right ? either low or high

Not really a good idea to be posting up full VIN - considering the possibility of someone using that VIN to clone another vehicle.

I don't know 126s that well but would think all 126s would interchange, and perhaps some other models from the era. Sixes tend to have shorter gearing, i.e. higher ratios, while V8s are geared taller, i.e. lower ratios. Your axle ratio is on your production data card and on the center differential. You should be able to go at least 20 percent taller, maybe 25 percent. Gas mileage should improve but off the line acceleration may suffer a bit. With the number of 126s in the salvage yard parts should be cheap, $100 - $200, labor maybe 6 or 8 hours, potentially a DIY job. An MB salvage yard should be a wealth of information on what will fit what, or EPC would be helpful too.