No 4matic badge - how to confirm it irealy is AWD?
06-16-2018, 03:45 PM
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No 4matic badge - how to confirm it irealy is AWD?
apologies have not been able to find an answer to this.
Am looking to buy a used c240 wagon 4MATIC and found a 2004 model but it has no rear badges on it (c240 and 4matic badge missing) so I’m not 100% sure it’s a 4matic.
I ran the VIN decode on mbworld decoder and it states it is 4matic and the carfax states it’s a 4’matic.
If I physically inspect the car, are there any markings on the interior stating 4matic to look for or can I confirm it’s a 4matic by looking under the hood and seeing the front trans components??
Thanks in advance.
Am looking to buy a used c240 wagon 4MATIC and found a 2004 model but it has no rear badges on it (c240 and 4matic badge missing) so I’m not 100% sure it’s a 4matic.
I ran the VIN decode on mbworld decoder and it states it is 4matic and the carfax states it’s a 4’matic.
If I physically inspect the car, are there any markings on the interior stating 4matic to look for or can I confirm it’s a 4matic by looking under the hood and seeing the front trans components??
Thanks in advance.
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06-16-2018, 11:33 PM
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TJTS -thanks very much my friend! super helpful! the VIN shows on carfax as a 4matic but the used car dealer (honestly) stated he wasnt sure since he rarely gets mercedes cars on his lot. i will look for the front axles as you suggested.
thanks again!
06-19-2018, 04:17 PM
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the dealer wasn't sure. Is he sure it's a car and not a motorcycle? How can he be sure? Too funny.. dealer has no clue how to tell if a car has 4wd..
06-19-2018, 04:57 PM
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i was able to run the vin through EPC and it confirms its a 4matic, plus Carfax confirmed it, plus several of the mercedes vin decoder sites (including mBworld's) confirmed it.
06-29-2018, 02:48 PM
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Thanks folks for you help to figure out my no badge 4matic wagon question!
Heres the beauty that I bought that’s in near perfect condition and as you see has no rear badges but definitely has a front transmission and 4matic!!
