OK. I am a bit confused. I have a 2001 S500 w/o ABC. As I research this forum I am often confronted with different "versions" of S500. I cannot seem to figure out what the nomenclature that follows w220 means to me. (is it .08/18/87, does it have "top protection",the "m"something engine, Z07, etc. My VIN is WDBNG75J51A168836. I also do not see the information as to whether mine was built up to 08/2001 or as of 09/2001. I see nothing on the title, User Manuals. The door jamb reads A220 584 02 79 but even those numbers do not correlate to what I am seeing on WIS pdf's here. Anyone able to clue me in to what I am sure is a stupid question.

 

Welcome to the Forum.

Go here: http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/home.jsp and sign up. Put in your VIN number and you can find out any information you want about your car.

It will ask you for a credit card number (which you must enter) but for the USA you will not be charged. Every single part on the car can be found on this site. You will also be able to print out a "datacard" for your car which includes build date, paint colors, engine, transmission and so many other things.

 

I checked out the site. I was not aware previously of this service, it sure looks like a great resource. The listing of models covered was last updated in 2009 so it does not list the W222 and R231. The pages are copyrighted 2016 however. Do you know if the new models are covered?

 

I believe all MB models are covered. Just put in the VIN number.