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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Can you find out what options a car hs by it's VIN#????

I'm shopping for a new car and a lot of the time you can see the VIN# on AutoTrader or Cars.com but the descriptions usually don't list the options or paint codes. In the old days, you could look at a Chevy VIN# and it would tell you what motor, trans, paint, int. etc., etc. that car had.

Can you do the same with a MB VIN#??? Example :VIN# WDBRF64J15F561421

What car is this and what options does it have......hint: it' an '05 C......

Being able to do this would help the shopping process a lot!!!!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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You could call your dealer and ask for the information. That's what we did.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Thanks, but they are not open at midnight when I'm surfing the sites..... I was hoping that there were some codes taht code break down the VIN#. One of the problems is that I'm looking for a sport pkg. and unless they have posted a pic., you can't tell unless you call them.

Plus I feel kinda awquard calling the dealer and giving him 10 VIN #s to check.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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You can enter your VIN number here and it'll give you a list.

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

Some VIN numbers might not work because it's a Russian site. It'll take some time before they update the site and add more VIN numbers to their list. So don't worry if it says it can't find it.

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Here's a better way to check VINs: www.bandhobbies.com/jwebb/vin_test.asp
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Peteski
Here's a better way to check VINs: www.bandhobbies.com/jwebb/vin_test.asp
That link is dead.

I remember that site though. It's more of a free CARFAX. I don't remember it telling you the options the car has.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
I'm shopping for a new car and a lot of the time you can see the VIN# on AutoTrader or Cars.com but the descriptions usually don't list the options or paint codes. In the old days, you could look at a Chevy VIN# and it would tell you what motor, trans, paint, int. etc., etc. that car had.

Can you do the same with a MB VIN#??? Example :VIN# WDBRF64J15F561421

What car is this and what options does it have......hint: it' an '05 C......

Being able to do this would help the shopping process a lot!!!!
The VIN will tell you model year, series, engine & serial production number.

The options color, equipment is the 'data card' or a sticker that is attached somewhere on the car. This will indicate the paint color (there's usually a sticker on the door jamb that will have the paint color code, VIN and model year) options the car was built with.

Somewhere around 2003/2004, DCAG stopped putting the paper 'data card' with the owner's manual and other materials that were part of the materials with the vehicle delivery process.

The data sticker varies in location depending on which model is involved.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Hi here is all the info you ever want to know about your car including options

VIN WDBRF64J15F561421
Plant 67
Model C 320
Chassis 2030641F561421
Engine 112946 31 802459
Transmission 722618 05 283697
Tyres
Primary MICHELIN
Order 0 5 705 65962
Axle
Forward AL253140304477100000
Delivery date 15.04.04
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior leather "Twin" (111)
Paint
744 brilliant silver metallic (с 1991)
Options
M32 capacity 3,2 liter (с 02.10.1995)

232 Unknown code
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)

244 sports seats, front (с 01.07.1986)

249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)

264 shifting gate for automatic transmission (с 01.01.1996)

265 installation parts kit and connecting cable harness for TeKaDe BSA 31s car phone with one set
elimination of lettering elegance/sport/esprit
omission of line logo elegance/sport/esprit/classic (с 01.02.1993)
Becker radio set Mexico, stereo

275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)

287 ski inboard loading facility
through-loading feature (с 01.10.1990)

293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)

301 storage box in the rear (с 01.05.1988)

309 cupholder (с 01.06.1995)

345 rains sensor for windshield wipers (с 01.10.1993)

387 Unknown code
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)

423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)

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

486 sports chassis (с 01.04.1997)

494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)

524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)

531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)

535 Unknown code
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window (с 01.05.1985)

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

551 anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (с 01.04.1998)

573 front seats, left and right, with seat height adjustment

580 air conditioner/Tempmatic (с 01.11.1982)

634 elimination of first aid box (с 01.08.1977)

636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)

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

668

673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)

690 blue heat-insulating glass all round, rear window (laminated safety glass) (с 01.10.1995)

691 blue heat-insulating glass all round, rear window, single pane safety glass (с 01.02.1995)

763 Unknown code
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)

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

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

819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)

875 heated screen wash system (с 01.02.1988)
windshield washer heated (W201)

929 Unknown code
949 equipment package mk-line (с 12.06.1997)

954 equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (с 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)

986 identification plate (vin no.) (с 01.07.1992)

989 identification label under windshield (с 01.10.1997)
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Could you also please help me with this VIN number:

WDBJH82F4WX011644

Is a 98 E320 4Matic Wagon.

I am trying to order new steering wheel and shift knob. And not so sure what the leather and wood color or code is.

thanks.

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Hi Charlotte001, could you run my VIN please? I checkedout a couple of sites but they didn't show the installed options
WDBWK56F36F123602
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