Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners Manual: Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview

Vehicle identification plate

Vehicle identification plate (USA only)

1. Permissible gross weight
2. Permissible front axle load
3. Permissible rear axle load
4. Paint code
5. VIN (vehicle identification number)

Vehicle identification plate (Canada only)

1. Permissible gross weight
2. Permissible front axle load
3. Permissible rear axle load
4. Paint code
5. VIN (vehicle identification number)

The permissible gross vehicle weight is made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the fuel and the load. The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried on one axle (front or rear axle).

Never exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle.

VIN in front of the right-hand front seat

1. Imprinted VIN (vehicle identification number)
2. Floor covering

Additional plates

1. Engine number stamped into the crankcase
2. Plate with information about emissions testing, including confirmation of emissions guidelines at the U.S. federal level as well as for California
3. VIN (vehicle identification number) as a label at the lower edge of the windshield