Box

Title on Card

Translation

1

In this case left Blank – not included

2

In this case left Blank – not included

3

In this case left Blank – not included

4

Typ

Model in this case 250SL

5

Aufbau-Nr.

Body no. (not identical to serial no./VIN). in this case 01533
This number was needed in the production process to link parts before they became a car, i.e. before a VIN was assigned to it. This number (or the last digits of it) is also stamped on the matching hardtop, the hood, the softtop, the tonneau cover (i.e. the softtop compartment lid), the transmission support and the Body and Paint Number plate.
See Body and Paint Number Plate.

6

Fahrgestell-Nr.

Serial no., Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in this case 113043 12 001659 This plate alternatively was placed on engine firewall passenger side or as in this case front driver side door pillar

7

Lackierung

Paint code in this case 180 (Metallic Silver) See Body and Paint Number Plate

UT (Unterteil)

Body in this case 180 (Metallic Silver) See Body and Paint Number Plate

OT (Oberteil)

Hardtop (and hub caps) in this case 180 (Metallic Silver) See Body and Paint Number Plate

8

Ausstattung

Upholstery.
The first digit of the 3-digit upholstery code designates the type, i.e.1 MB-Tex (Vinyl) or 2 (Leather). in this case 116 – 1 for MB-Tex (Vinyl) and 16 for seat color Caviar 2100 The next box specifies type seating (bench, single) in this case 1 for single

The next identifies rubber mat (in this case 6131 Anthracite grey) followed by carpet color (in this case 6125 Black)

9

Motor Nr.

Engine no.  in this case 129982-12-000797

10

Vorderachse links

Left front axle no. in this case 147
The left front axle number, sometimes necessary to get the correct spare parts, is also stamped into the assembly.

11

Getriebe

Transmission no. in this case 42187 (The 4 specifies it is a 4-speed)
The transmission number, sometimes necessary to get the correct spare parts, is also stamped inside the bell housing.

12

Lenkung DB

Steering box no., manufactured by Daimler-Benz. in this case 83381
The steering box number, sometimes necessary to get the correct spare parts, is also stamped into the assembly.

13

Scheinwerfer

Headlight manufacturer (Bosch, Hella) in this case Bosch

14

Hinterachse

Rear axle no. in this case 001667
The rear axle number, sometimes necessary to get the correct spare parts, is also stamped into the assembly.

15

Vorderachse rechts

Right front axle no. in this case 147
The right front axle number, sometimes necessary to get the correct spare parts, is also stamped into the assembly.

16

Lenkungsschloss

(literal: Steeringwheel key) Ignition key code. in this case D41513
With this code, spare keys can be ordered.

17

Koffer- und Handschuhkastenschloss

Trunk and glove box key code. With this code, spare keys can be orderedin this case KA 019

18

Tuer- und Tankschloss

Door and gas cap key code. With this code, spare keys can be ordered in this case TN 012

19

Bereifung, 5-fach

5 tires, size and brand (Phoenix, Continental) in this case Phoenix

a

Schicht-Nr.

Production shift no. for which production of the car was scheduled in this case 3412

b

Fondsitz quer

Options Ordered in this case Option 565 (rear seat, sideways occupied)

c

Prod.-Nr.

Production no., production related in this case 00333 See Body and Paint Number Plate

e

Auftrags-Nr.

Order no. in this case 87057894
The order number consists of eight digits:
The first digit is the last digit of the year in which the order was placed (in this case 7, the order was placed by the dealer in 1967). The next three digits identify the region (if in Germany) or the country from which the order was placed in this case 217, which is the MB-"Niederlassung" in Frankfurt, Germany which includes outlying dealerships including Wiesbaden in the State of Hesse). The next four digits are sequential by dealer/region/country and year.

f

wenig gewuenscht

rarely ordered.
These are four boxes to enter 3-digit option codes which do not fit the other option code boxes. Usually the code for the softtop color is listed here. in this case 720 (Black) Correct softtop replacement is "Sonnenland" material from the Haartz Company

g

Hinweis

Remark box. in this case BLANK – No remarks or special instructions
E.g., one owner's data card had a "3" here - he ordered his engine detailed as the show car at the Geneva Auto Show (10) (11).

h

Zulassungsdatum

Date of first registration (in this example it is stamped above the box). Only used in a few markets, e.g., Germany. In this case left Blank because car was shipped to USA unregistered carrying a Zoll-frei (Duty free) oval license plate.

i

Oelmarke

Oil brand filled in engine In this case left Blank - unspecified

j

Uebernahmetag

Date of delivery. in this case 26 April 1967 Only used in a few markets, e.g., Germany.