In general Mercedes Benz truck can be identified from the following numbers:
Location Mercedes Benz truck identification number– stamped on the vehicle– on the type plate (factory plate) Production Number– on the body shell/type plate engine of Mercedes Benz truck. Number– stamped onto the engine block– on the engine controller with a sticker mercedes benz truck gearbox number– stamped on the vehicle– on the engine controller with a sticker axle number– on the axles radio number (when fitted at the plant)– on the radioNavigation apparatus number– on the navigation apparatus
Mercedes Benz truck Identification Number:
Location of the Mercedes Benz truck vin
V-Class / Vito(until MY 2003)
The VIN is on the frame, on the left. To locate it remove the covering beneath the passenger seat.
Starting in MY 2004, for reasons connected with production, various different sets of lettering or processes were used. In any case in point, the exact method used to apply the Mercedes Benz truck VIN can be identified through the manufacturer or Daimler Chrysler establishments (not dealerships).
The VIN is centrally placed, beneath the windscreen, concealed by a plastic cover.
Stamped onto Mercedes actros the frame behind the right front wheel
The VIN is applied vertically, located on the frame, behind the right front wheel
Appearance and dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz truck VIN
Since 1972, the Mercedes Benz star has always appeared at both ends of the Mercedes brand VIN. One point of the star always points towards the top. In the VIN sequence there are never any filler characters.
Mercedes-Benz truck vin decoder
Vito Vito / Viano Sprinter until the 2005 version
Sprinter from the 2006 version onwards Atego / Axor / Actros
Mercedes-Benz truck vin decoder for vehicles exported to: USA, China, Canada, Mexico
Mercedes-Benz truck type plate:
Location and Appearance of the Mercedes-Benz truck type plate.
on the left B-pillar
Appearance of the type plate of Mercedes-Benz truck
Vehicles which require a replacement Mercedes-Benz truck plate are issued with a next generation plate (see following image).
Mercedes-Benz truck Model type 639.601 to 639.705
Vehicles which require a replacement plate are issued with a next generation plate (see following image).
Model type 639.601 to 639.705
(up to VIN …043467) with the wording DaimlerChrysler AG and WDF as the world Mercedes econic manufacturer identifier code
Model type 639.601 to 639.705
(from VIN: …043468, black adhesive plates are used (In their form and appearance they correspond to passenger vehicle plates)
The Mercedes zetros 6×6 star and the wording “Mercedes Benz” can be seen in slanting light in the adhesive foil
On the right B-pillar
Mercedes Benz engine number
Vito / Viano
The engine number has been “needle punched” into the engine block.
Location of the engine number in Mercedes Benz truck
On the left, as seen in the direction of travel, visible from above
On the right, as seen in the direction of travel, in front of the bell housing
( Viano / Vito from MY 2004) on the valve cover
Breakdown of the engine number of Mercedes Benz truck
| 112976 | 3 | 1 | 887997 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
1 = Mercedes Benz truck Engine type number (must correspond to the type of engine)
2 Steering and engine plant codes
| 0 | = | Has nothing to do with the type of steering |
| 1 | = | LHD |
| 2 | = | RHD |
| 3 | = | Untertürkheim engine plant |
| 4 | = | Berlin engine plant |
| 5 | = | Mannheim engine plant |
3 Transmission codes
Only introduced if the steering is encoded under 2 that is, if the codes 0 – 2 are entered. If that is the case, then
| 0 | = | Manual gearbox with normal clutch |
| 1 | = | Manual gearbox with hydraulic clutch. |
| 2 | = | Automatic transmission |
If the engine number has been encoded under 2, the eighth digit of the
engine number forms part of the running serial number
4 Serial number
There are sometimes variations from the above scheme on part and replacement engines.
On the Mercedes Benz unimog V-Class, Viano and Vito new engines and engine designations came into use from MY 2004.
M112 E 32(6-cylinder V engine with electronic injection)
OM 646(4-cylinder in-line engine with turbocharger and intercooling, Common Rail direct injection)
The engine code is on the engine block.
| Engine code | Versions | Engine | Performance in kW |
| MC 1 | Vito 109 CDI | OM646 DE22LA | 65 |
| MC 2 | Viano CDI 2.0 | OM646 DE22LA | 80 |
| MC 2 | Vito 111 CDI | OM646 DE22LA | 80 |
| MC 3 | Viano CDI 2,2 | OM646 DE22LA | 110 |
| MC 3 | Vito 115 CDI | OM646 DE22LA | 110 |
| MC 8 | Viano 3.0 | M112 E32 rod. | 140 |
| MC 8 | Vito 119 | M112 E32 rod. | 140 |
| MC 7 | Viano 3,2 | M112 E32 | 160 |
| MC 7 | Vito 122 | M112 E32 | 160 |
Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2006 version) Enggine Code
| Engiine code | Enginee | Performance | Type designation according to gross weight | |||
| [kW/HP] | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg | 4,600 kg | 5,000 kg | ||
| MC1 | 0M646 DE 22 LA | 65/88 | 209 CDI | 309 CDI | – | 509 CDI |
| MC2 | 0M646 DE 22 LA | 80/109 | 211 CDI | 311 CDI | 411 CDI | 511 CDI |
| MC3 | 0M646 DE 22 LA | 110/150 | 215 CDI | 315 CDI | 415 CDI | 515 CDI |
| MC4 | 0M642 DE 30 LA | 135/184 | 218 CDI | 318 CDI | 418 CDI | 518 CDI |
| MC9 | M272 E35 | 180/245 | 224 | 324 | 424 | 524 |
| MR2 | 0M646 DE 30 LA | 95/129 | 213 CDI | 313 CDI | 413 CDI | 513 CDI |
The engine number on the Mercedes Benz Atego / Axor / Actros
Various types and the lettering:
In front of the cam shaft cover
Engine number on the Sprinter
The location on all models:
Gearbox number of Mercedes Benz truck :
Location of the gearbox number on the Mercedes Benz truck Vito / Viano / Sprinter
Manual transmission
On a metal plate on the left side
On the right side
Breakdown of the gearbox number of Mercedes Benz truck
| 170 260 00 00 | 717.460 0 | 7112708 |
| Parts Number | Model Number | Serial number |
The engines on the V-Class, Viano and Vito will have transmission systems which have been especially matched to the engines from MY 2004.
| Enginne | Euronorm | Engiine code | Transmission designation |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3 | MC 1 | NSG 250-6 |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3 | MC 2 | NSG 370-6 |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3 | MC 3 | NSG 370-6 |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3Gr3 | MC 1 | NSG 250-6 |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3Gr3 | MC 2 | NSG 250-6 |
| OM646 DE22LA | Euro3Gr3 | MC 3 | NSG 370-6 |
| M112 E32 rod. | Euro4Gr1 | MC 8 | NAG W5A380 |
| M112 E32 | EuroGr1 | MC 7 | NAG W5A380 |
Location of the gearbox number on the Atego / Axor / Mercedes Benz actros
Actros On a metal plate on the right, or on the top of the gearbox
Original Daimler radios, CD changers and navigation apparatus have more than one set of numbers on each apparatus.
During business hours it is also possible to make searches for original apparatus installed at source, Mercedes Benz actros and first users (owners) on the Daimler Data System (FDOK) available at any Daimler establishment (but not dealerships).