Need help decoding a vintage VIN

[fastsvo]

Hi Guys,

I just got a 1963 230 SL and need help decoding this VIN. I have included the VIN and Chassis numbers attached in a pdf file.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric

[wbain]

There is no VIN per se, they were created in the 1980's. Your option plate has the car's features.

Typically, the 60's and 70's cars have the chassis number in the format:

NNN.nnn-XX-YYYYYY

where NNN is the chassis type
nnn is the model version
XX is for left or right hand drive and for auto or manual
Y is the serial number.

These guys are very good

Pagoda SL Forums

[Eirik 400 SE]

717O from 1978 OFF-WHITE
717U from 01.01.1968 to 31.12.1972 OFF-WHITE
Found those codes here :
Mercedes Code Descriptions
The other codes I can't read..

[fastsvo]

Hey guys,

I snapped some pics of these numbers.

I am still a little confused about which exact 17 digits I need to submit to the DMV as my official "VIN"?

Thanks in advance,

Eric

[Eirik 400 SE]

Your 17-digit will be WDB11304210012002

[jh225]

Originally Posted by Eirik 400 SE

Your 17-digit will be WDB11304210012002

Vin numbers from that era were not 17 digits.

Prior to 1981 there were 13 digits for GM & Chrysler, Ford used 11, VW used 10.

I have know idea as to how many M-B would be required to use.

[E-Class Owner]

it would be helpful if the OP listed his location in the profile data.

As it is, we are just guessing based upon our experience in each respective locale.

Here in California the VIN would be the 14 digits of the chassis number. No WDB required for this era vehicle, that prefix came later.

JR

[theonlybiker111]

my vin on the 69 280S is 6 digits (1 xxxxx 1)
Registered in New Jersey.
I was questioning it at my DMV and they laughed at me saying that "the car is old" "it's ok".
oh well.