Sticky request: VIN decoder

[DerFuror]

There are several links to various VIN decoders interspersed throughout this site & many member's questions which can be answered by the info a decoded VIN provides.

Requesting creation of a Sticky which gathers these various VIN decoders into one thread for quick & easy access for all.

 

[gsxr]

I am not currently aware of any online VIN decoder, since the Russian club decoder was turned offline (possibly due to legal pressure from Mercedes). If there are any out there - I'd love a current link! I have been using the EPC for this, but I'm not always in front of a PC with the EPC installed.

 

[DerFuror]

There are 2 working Russian versions listed within this thread. Overall detail accuracy has been questionable according to some members.

Perhaps this thread could be made a sticky within the proper forum so members without access to EPC can at least somewhat decipher VINs.

http://www.500eboard.com/forums/showthread.php?1316-vin-decoder

Ваше здоровье!

I compared my EPC datacard info to the neoriginal.ru site. The russian site displayed 14 of 21 SA codes, correct engine, tranny, order#, paint & interior codes. I believe the site has a habit of listing car model name incorrectly as JAPAN (although it correctly displays the code for USA version).

The auto-parts.spb.ru displayed 19 of 21 SA codes & correct engine, tranny, order#, paint & interior codes.

So, overall, it doesn't show everything, but may provide a lot of info members may be interested in.

 

[gerryvz]

No problem making a VIN decoder site sticky, but the EPC is effectively free for US owners (and moderate price for non-US folks) and the VIN/datacard information in the online EPC is going to be the best available. I would recommend that folks just use a credit/debit card and get the online EPC through MB. I don't trust the Russian sites now that the MBclub.ru VIN decoder was taken down (which is unfortunate).

Cheers,
Gerry

 

[036]

Works again.
http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cats/m.mycat?cat=mb&client=dr2000

And if it´s not enough "we" have here FREE service =)
http://www.benzclub.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=206591&page=624

If someone need VIN decoding- just let me know.

 

[Sydney e500]

If someone need VIN decoding- just let me know.

hi im on Sydney Australia..i was wondering where on this forum i can get further info on e500 the vin is WDB1240251B372534 WDB1240361B372534

 

[gsxr]

hi im on Sydney Australia..i was wondering where on this forum i can get further info on e500 the vin is WDB1240251B372534

Datacard link below. That's one of the first 500E's produced, in October 1990. Engine # 59!

Mercedes VIN Decoder | Decode Your Mercedes-Benz VIN

Datacard for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 E (124.036) - WDB1240361B372534

www.lastvin.com

 

[Sydney e500]

thank you..I was wondering why it has porsche 911 alloys and a porsche air bag steering wheel..could it be a pre production car?

 

[gerryvz]

thank you..I was wondering why it has porsche 911 alloys and a porsche air bag steering wheel..could it be a pre production car?

No, it wouldn't have been a pre-production car. Just retrofits by a previous owner.

 

[Sydney e500]

ok thank you..