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Fig. 3: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card - Front Of Vehicle Data Card
Back of vehicle data card
Fig. 4: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card
- Back Of Vehicle Data Card
The vehicle data card with all the esse ntial data is required to be able to find the correct replacement parts for
a particular vehicle.
This requires data that cannot be accommodated on the vehicle (e .g. on the model plate) any more.
The vehicle data card form at DIN A5 (approx. 21.0 x 14.5 cm) was introdu ced in January 1978 as a standard for
all manufacturing plants. Only the vehi cle data card that is glued into the service booklet has a size of approx.
10.0 x 19.5 cm. The back of this card remains empty. As of 01.09.2005, the vehicle data card is no longer glued
into the service booklet.
Field contentsComments
Chassis numberThe chassis or vehicle identification number is the
identification number of every vehicle. It also
provides information on the version and the
manufacturing plant of this vehicle. The preceding
letter combination WDB is the World Manufacturer
Code and means "Westdeutschland Daimler-
Benz" ("Western Germany Da imler-Benz"). It has no
meaning as far as replacement parts are concerned.
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KEY TO BODY PLATE - AH00.00-P-4000-01A
Model 100, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208,
210
Engine numberThe engine number is the identification number for
every engine. It also provides information on the
version of this engine.
Sales DesignationIs used for several model series. 240 D is used for
instance for models 115, 123. Is used to determine a
microfiche of the replacement part literature only in
combination with the model (= the first 3 digits of
the chassis number).
Transmission numberThe complete transmission number is specified on
the data card. It is the identification number or every
transmission.
Groups and SA (optional equipment) numbers (as
of 1983, not on vehicle data card in maintenance
booklet)The special equipment numbers are arranged based
on ascending groups. Special equipment numbers are
listed several times, if they pertain to several groups.
e.g.: special equipment number 56 149/2 can appear
in groups 67, 72, 73, 74.
LampsIt is essential to state the manufacturer for
determining headlamp parts, as different
manufacturer's parts are not completely
interchangeable.
SA (optional equipment) code numberThe 3-digit codes for special equipments are written
in ascending order in lines. The slash that was used
earlier is omitted. Thus, 410 corresponds to 41/0, 466
corresponds to 46/6 etc. The meaning of the special
equipment code can be found in the "Code list of
special versions - Passenger cars".
EquipmentCode for color and material dependent interior trim.
PaintworkColor code for the original paintwork, single-
colored. In the event of multicolor painting,
additional codes are listed in fields 32-35.
Lock system number (not on all vehicle data cards)The lock system numbers of master and secondary
keys are identical.
Differentiating characteristic H=master key,
N=secondary key. The lock system number has to be
specified when ordering spare keys or locks for
certain vehicles in order to sustain a consistent
closing system.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Key To Body Plate
The body plate is screwed onto the cross member above the radiator. The layout differs from one plant to
another, however, always contains the same data.
GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS: OVERALL VEHICLE - AH00.00-Z-9999AZ
MODEL all
Notes of position of
chassis numberMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.00-P-0002-
01RR
Notes on avoiding
damage through
contamination and
foreign objectsMODEL allAH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notes on bolted
connections with self
tapping screwsMODEL allAH00.00-P-0007-
01SF
Chassis number
breakdownMODEL 452AH00.00-P-2000-
01RR
Measures for preventing
damage to vehicles or
components when
performing arc welding
workMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.00-P-0005-
01RC
Notes on bolted
connections with self
tapping screwsMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.00-P-0007-
01RR
Notes on position of
chassis numberMODEL 454.0AH00.00-P-0002-
01FF
Notes of position of
chassis numberMODEL 450.3 /4AH00.00-P-0002-
01SM
Notes on water entry -
ConvertibleMODEL 450.4AH00.00-P-0004-
01SM
Notes on bolted MODEL 450.3 /4AH00.00-P-0007-
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connections with self
tapping screws01SM
Key to chassis numberMODEL 107 as of 1.8.83, 124, 126
as of 1.8.83, 129, 140, 201, 202, 210AH00.00-P-2000-01A
Chassis number
breakdownMODEL
163.113/128 /136 /154 /172 /174 /175AH00.00-P-2000-
01GH
Chassis number
breakdownMODEL 450AH00.00-P-2000-
01SM
Chassis number
breakdownMODEL 463.249 /246 /271AH00.00-P-2000-01U
Layout of vehicle data
cardMODEL 100, 107, 108, 109, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123 from
01.01.60 until 31.12.77AH00.00-P-3000-01A
Layout of vehicle data
cardMODEL 123, 124, 126, 129, 140,
163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 210,
215, 220 ab 01.01.78AH00.00-P-3000-01B
Key to body plateMODEL 100, 107, 108, 109, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124,
126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201,
202, 208, 210...AH00.00-P-4000-01A
Conversion measures
resulting in alteration to
vehicle modelMODEL 100, 107, 108, 109, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124,
126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201,
202, 208, 210...AH00.10-P-1000-01A
Converting vehicles to
operate on liquefied
petroleum gasMODEL 123.220 /280, 124.020 /080,
126.021, 201.023AH00.10-P-1000-02A
Notes on performance
correctionENGINE 104, 111, 112, 113, 119,
120, 137, 166, 601, 602, 603, 604,
605, 606 ...AH00.10-P-2010-01A
Correction tables for
calculating actual
performance valueENGINE 104, 111, 112, 113, 119,
120, 137, 166, 601, 602, 603, 604,
605, 606 ...AH00.10-P-2010-02A
Notes on replacing
safety-relevant
componentsMODEL allAH00.19-P-1000-02A
Advantages of repairing
wiring harnessesMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463...AH00.19-P-1000-03A
Advantages of repairing
wiring harnessesMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.19-P-1000-
03RC
Advantages of repairing
wiring harnessesMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0AH00.19-P-1000-
03SM
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Repair methods for
wiring harnessesMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463 ...AH00.19-P-1000-04A
Methods for repairing
wiring harnessesMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.19-P-1000-
04RC
Repair methods for
wiring harnessesMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0AH00.19-P-1000-
04SM
Notes regarding plug
connectionsMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463 ...AH00.19-P-1000-06A
Notes on soft solderingMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463 ...AH00.19-P-1000-07A
Notes on crimpingMODEL 452.3 /4 Crimp- and
Stripping PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
09RC
Notes on crimpingMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0 Crimp- and
Stripping PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
09SM
Notes on solderingMODEL 450.3 /4AH00.19-P-1000-
10SM
Notes on cable
protectionMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463 ...AH00.19-P-1000-11A
Notes on stripping wiresMODEL 452.3 /4 Crimp- and
Stripping PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
12RC
Notes on stripping wiresMODEL 452.3 /4 Stripping PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
12RR
Notes on stripping wiresMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0 Crimp- and
Stripping PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
12SM
Notes on stripping wiresMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0 Stripping
PliersAH00.19-P-1000-
12SN
Notes on self-locking
nuts and boltsMODEL allAH00.00-N-0001-
01A
Measures for preventing
damage to vehicles or
components when
performing arc welding
workMODEL 450.3 /4AH00.00-P-0005-
01SM
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Information on function
and performance test on
roller dynamometerMODEL 460, 461, 463 ...AH00.10-P-1000-03A
Measures for preventing
damage to vehicles or
components when
performing arc welding
workMODEL allAH00.00-N-0005-
01A
Measures for preventing
damage to vehicles or
components when
performing electric
welding workMODEL 451.3/4, 454.0AH00.00-P-0005-
01FF
Notes on thread repairsMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.00-P-0008-
01RR
Notes on thread repairsMODEL 450.3 /4AH00.00-P-0008-
01SM
Notes on removing glue
residues and foils on
paint and metal surfaces
with eraser discMODEL 169.0 /3, 216.3, 219.3,
221.0/1, 245.2AH00.00-P-0013-
01AK
Assessment of damage
in wiring harnessesMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463...AH00.19-P-1000-05A
Assessment of damage
to cable harnessesMODEL 452.3 /4AH00.19-P-1000-
05RC
Assessment of damage
in wiring harnessesMODEL 450.3 /4, 454.0AH00.19-P-1000-
05SM
Notes on replacement of
safety-relevant and
special componentsMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463...AH00.19-P-1000-08A
Notes on crimpingMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463...AH00.19-P-1000-09A
Notes on solderingMODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461, 463...AH00.19-P-1000-10A
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GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS - AH00.01-Z-0998AZ
MODEL all
Notes on TowingMODEL 461, 463AH00.60-P-0100-
02GA
Overall vehicle
Overall vehicleFG00AH00.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine
Complete engine,
crankcase ventilation,
cylinder head, crankcaseFG01AH01.00-Z-9999AZ
Crank assemblyFG03AH03.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine timingFG05AH05.00-Z-9999AZ
Mixture formationFG07AH07.00-Z-9999AZ
Air intake, superchargingFG09AH09.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system - engineFG15AH15.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine lubrication,
engine oil coolingFG18AH18.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine cooling systemFG20AH20.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine suspensionFG22AH22.00-Z-9999AZ
Throttle control, cruise
control systemFG30AH30.00-Z-9999AZ
Fuel systemFG47AH47.00-Z-9999AZ
Exhaust systemFG49AH49.00-Z-9999AZ
Chassis
Manual transmissionFG26AH26.00-Z-9999AZ
Automatic transmissionFG27AH27.00-Z-9999AZ
Frame, trailer operationFG31AH31.00-Z-9999AZ
SuspensionFG32AH32.00-Z-9999AZ
Rear axleFG35AH35.00-Z-9999AZ
Wheels, chassis
alignment checkFG40AH40.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - hydraulic and
mechanical systemsFG42AH42.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - pneumatic
system and auxiliary
brakesFG43AH43.00-Z-9999AZ
SteeringFG46AH46.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system,
equipment and
instrumentsFG54AH54.00-Z-9999AZ
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CONVERSION MEASURES RESULTING IN ALTERATION TO VEHICLE MODEL - AH00.10-P-1000-01A
Model 100, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208,
210
We disapprove of all vehicle conversions resulting in an alteration to the model. A standard production vehicle
is a design entity which, upon installation of parts alien to the model, usually changes in a detrimental way.
Changes to important components influence the homogeneity of the vehicle in its entirety. For this reason we
have not investigated the details to be observed when performing such conversions. Such conversions can also
lead to changes on the vehicle which require new proof that the vehicle complies with legal requirements.
The main reasons for our disapproval are:
1. Subsequent installation of a component such as a more powerful engine may overload the remaining
components such as the transmission, brakes, axles, etc.
Body
Body - generalFG60AH60.00-Z-9999AZ
Front end and fire wallFG62AH62.00-Z-9999AZ
Side wallFG63AH63.00-Z-9999AZ
Rear wall and rear endFG64AH64.00-Z-9999AZ
RoofFG65AH65.00-Z-9999AZ
WindowsFG67AH67.00-Z-9999AZ
Interior equipmentFG68AH68.00-Z-9999AZ
DoorsFG72AH72.00-Z-9999AZ
Sliding roof, soft top, top
attachmentsFG77AH77.00-Z-9999AZ
Central locking,
convenience feature,
drive authorization
systemFG80AH80.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system bodyFG82AH82.00-Z-9999AZ
Climate controlFG83AH83.00-Z-9999AZ
Emergency equipment,
sanitary equipment,
galleyFG86AH86.00-Z-9999AZ
Detachable body
components, exterior
flapsFG88AH88.00-Z-9999AZ
Seats, bunks, restraint
systemsFG91AH91.00-Z-9999AZ
Body sealing, corrosion
protectionFG97AH97.00-Z-9999AZ
PaintworkFG98AH98.00-Z-9999AZ
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