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WMI First 4 Characters of Second VIN Section SK7B SK7A SK7K WK5E WK5J WK7D HF2E HF5G HF8H HH8H HF7C HF9A HF7H DJ7C DJ7H GF5E GF8B GF5G GF7H FH8G Line Make Series Body Type Engine Type

WDB WDB WDB WDB WDB WDB WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD

230 (SL-Class) 230 (SL-Class) 230 (SL-Class) 171 (SLK-Class) 171 (SLK-Class) 171 (SLK-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 212 (E-Class) 219 (CLS-Class) 219 (CLS-Class) 204 (C-Class) 204 (C-Class) 204 (C-Class) 204 (C-Class) 245 (B-Class)

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SL550 SL63 AMG SL65 AMG SLK300 SLK350 SLK55 AMG E350 BLUETEC E350 E350 E350 E550 E550 E63 AMG CLS550 CLS63 AMG C300 C300 C350 C63 AMG Fuel Cell

2-door Convertible 2-door Convertible 2-door Convertible 2-door Convertible 2-door Convertible 2-door Convertible 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Wagon 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-door Coupe 4-door Coupe 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-Door Sedan 4-Door Sedan

5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Diesel 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline Fuel Cell; Compressed Hydrogen

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WMI First 4 Characters of Second VIN Section KJ5G KJ7C KK5G KK7C EJ9E EJ7E EJ7G EJ7K NG9F NG8D NG7D NG7B NG9E NG8G NG7G NG7E NG7K RJ7H VF7J VF7H VG7J VG7H VG7K Line Make Series Body Type Engine Type

WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDD WDB WDB WDB WDB WDB

207 (E-Class) 207 (E-Class) 207 (E-Class) 207 (E-Class) 216 (CL-Class) 216 (CL-Class) 216 (CL-Class) 216 (CL-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 221 (S-Class) 197 (SLS-Class) 240 (Maybach) 240 (Maybach) 240 (Maybach) 240 (Maybach) 240 (Maybach)

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E350 E550 E350 E550 CL550 CL63 AMG CL600 Bi-T CL65 AMG S400 Hybrid S350 BLUETEC S550 S550 S550 S550 S600 Bi-T S63 AMG S65 AMG SLS AMG 57 57S 62 62S 62S Landaulet

2-door Coupe 2-door Coupe 2-door Cabriolet 2-door Cabriolet 2-door Coupe 4-MATIC 2-door Coupe 2-door Coupe 2-door Coupe 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-MATIC 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 2-door Coupe 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan 4-door Sedan

3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline, Hybrid 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Diesel 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline 6.0 Liter, V-Type 12 cyl., Gasoline

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Fifth Character of Second VIN Section Restraint Systems and their location

A*) B **) C***) D E F

Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1st row) and type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1st and 2nd row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1st and 2nd row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with pretensioners. Seat belts for front passengers are additionally equipped with load limiters. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 and 2 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters. Seat belts for front passengers are additionally equipped with pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1st, 2nd and 3rd row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1st row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.
*) Lines 171; 230; 451, 197 **) Lines 204; 207 (212 Coupe); 212; 216; 219; 221; 240 ***) Line 207 (Cabriolet)
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Plant Designation Codes for WDB: A, B, C, D = Sindelfingen; E = Juiz de Fora (Brazil); F, G, H = Bremen Plant Designation Codes for WDD: A, B, C, D = Sindelfingen; F,G,H = Bremen; J, K = Rastatt; R, S = East London (South Africa) 4-MATIC = All Wheel Drive

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WMI First 4 Characters of Second VIN Section BB2F BB8G BB5G BB9F BB7C BB7H Line Series Make Body Type Engine Type Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4JG 4JG 4JG 4JG 4JG 4JG

164 (M-Class) 164 (M-Class) 164 (M-Class) 164 (M-Class) 164 (M-Class) 164 (M-Class)

ML320 BLUETEC ML350 ML350 ML450 Hybrid ML550 ML63 AMG

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4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC

3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Diesel 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline, Hybrid 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 6.2 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline

Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Standard equipment: Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Option armored vehicle: Class H = greater than 4082 kg to 4536 kg (9001 lbs to 10000 lbs)

4JG 4JG 4JG 4JG 4JG

CB2F CB6F BF2F BF7B BF8G

251 (R-Class) 251 (R-Class) 164 (GL-Class) 164 (GL-Class) 164 (GL-Class)

R320 BLUETEC R350 GL320 BLUETEC GL450 GL550

4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC 4-door MPV 4-MATIC

3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Diesel 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.0 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Diesel 4.6 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline 5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline

WDC

YC3H

463 (G-Class)

G550

4-door MPV 4-MATIC

5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline

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WMI First 4 Characters of Second VIN Section Line Series Make Body Type Engine Type Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

WDC

YC7B

463 (G-Class)

G55 AMG

Mercedes-Benz

4-door MPV 4-MATIC

5.5 Liter, V-Type 8 cyl., Gasoline

Standard equipment: Class E = greater than 2722 kg to 3175 kg (6001 lbs to 7000 lbs) Option armored vehicle: Class H = greater than 4082 kg to 4536 kg (9001 lbs to 10000 lbs)

WDC WDC

GG5G GG8H

X204 (GLK-Class) X204 (GLK-Class)

GLK350 GLK350

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4-door MPV 4-door MPV 4-MATIC

3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline 3.5 Liter, V-Type 6 cyl., Gasoline

Class D = greater than 2268 kg to 2722 kg (5001 lbs to 6000 lbs) Class D = greater than 2268 kg to 2722 kg (5001 lbs to 6000 lbs)

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Fifth Character of Second VIN Section A B*) C D E**) F Restraint Systems and their location

Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 row) and type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 and 2 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 and 2 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with pretensioners. Seat belts for front passengers are additionally equipped with load limiters. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 and 2 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters. Seat belts for front passengers are additionally equipped with pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 , 2 and 3 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners. Inflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems (1 row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.
*) Lines: 164 (M-class); X164 (GL-class with two seating rows); 251 (R-class with two seating rows); 463 (G-class); X204 (GLK-Class) **) Lines: X164 (GL-class with three seating rows); 251 (R-class with three seating rows)
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Plant Designation Code for 4JG: (ML-; GL-; and R-Class): A = Vance (USA, AL) Plant Designation Code for WDC: (GLK-; and G-Class): F = Bremen; X = Graz (Austria) 4-MATIC = All Wheel Drive

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VIN Explanation
Model Year 2011 S550 VIN Manufacturers Code Model Type Restraint System Check Digit Registration Year Plant Codes (WDB):
A,B,C,D = Sindelfingen E = Juiz De Fora (Brazil) F,G,H = Bremen T = Osnabruek X = Graz (Austria) F = Bremen A = Sindelfingen F,G,H = Bremen J = Rastatt M = Woking (UK) SLR McLaren R, S = East London (South Africa) A = Vance, Alabama (US)

WDD NG9E B 6 B A 000000

Plant Code (WDC): Plant Codes (WDD):

Plant Code (4JG):

Sequential Serial Number (6 digits)

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Chassis Explanation
MY11 S550 chassis no. corresponding to VIN WDDNG9EB6AA000000 WDD 221 194

1 A 000000

Manufacturer Code Model (3 digits)* Body type (3 digits)*

* together = Baumuster (Model Designation)

Left hand drive = 1 / Right hand drive = 2 Plant Codes (WDB):

A,B,C,D = Sindelfingen E = Juiz De Fora (Brazil) F,G,H = Bremen T = Osnabruek X = Graz (Austria) F = Bremen A = Sindelfingen F,G,H = Bremen J = Rastatt M = Woking (UK) SLR McLaren R, S = East London (South Africa) A = Vance, Alabama (US)

Plant Code (WDC): Plant Codes (WDD):

Plant Code (4JG):

Serial Number (always 6 digits)

*Baumuster codes: 164 = M 204 = C 164 = GL 207 = E coupe 219 = CLS 221 = S 251 = R 463 = G 212 = E 216 = CL 230 = SL 240 = Maybach 171 = SLK 204 = GLK 197 = SLS 245 = B (Fuel Cell)