Mercedes VIN Decoder

[Megaflow]

Hi all

I have just picked up a 2020 C43 and I'd like to see exactly what it has got fitted to it, because according to the brochure I have, a towbar is not available, but this has a factory fit, retractable towbar fitted.. I have tried some of the VIN decoders and it doesn't come up.

Has anyone used one that works for a more modern car?

TIA

[twing]

Megaflow said:

Hi all

I have just picked up a 2020 C43 and I'd like to see exactly what it has got fitted to it, because according to the brochure I have, a towbar is not available, but this has a factory fit, retractable towbar fitted.. I have tried some of the VIN decoders and it doesn't come up.

Has anyone used one that works for a more modern car?

TIA

Hi, I've never managed to find a Merc one that works but the dealers have been helpful, always managed to get a build sheet

[TarquinMX5]

I've no idea about the decoder but are you sure that the towbar was factory (or dealer)-fitted? Many AMGs were not homologated for towing but I have read about owners having them fitted, including some that didn't require cutting the bumper.

[Megaflow]

twing said:

Hi, I've never managed to find a Merc one that works but the dealers have been helpful, always managed to get a build sheet

Thank you. What would I need to ask for in the dealer, a build sheet? Should I ask parts or service?

TarquinMX5 said:

I've no idea about the decoder but are you sure that the towbar was factory (or dealer)-fitted? Many AMGs were not homologated for towing but I have read about owners having them fitted, including some that didn't require cutting the bumper.

Yep. It is retractable, and the button to release the hitch is in the boot lid. I don t even know it was there when I bought it. If it is not factory fitted someone has spent a *lot* of money retrofitting the factory towbar.

[twing]

Megaflow said:

twing said:

Hi, I've never managed to find a Merc one that works but the dealers have been helpful, always managed to get a build sheet

Thank you. What would I need to ask for in the dealer, a build sheet? Should I ask parts or service?


I normally ask for Service and hope to get someone helpful. Try another dealer if your local one is crap

[Feirny]

I can help, fire me a message and I'll look at it for you.

[Megaflow]

Sorted folks.

It was indeed built with a tow bar, and 18” wheels instead of 19”.

[TarquinMX5]

Good result; when you mentioned the button in the boot lid it did sound almost certain to be factory-fit.

[AlecT]

For anyone who may be interested to get thier VIN decoded go to LastVIN.com.

I have used it numerous times on my different Mercedes, prints out like a build sheet.

[Robertb]

AlecT said:

For anyone who may be interested to get thier VIN decoded go to LastVIN.com.

I have used it numerous times on my different Mercedes, prints out like a build sheet.

It worked well for my 2014 CLS, and a 2019 car a friend was viewing.

I presumed the OP would have tried it though.

[Megaflow]

Robertb said:

AlecT said:

For anyone who may be interested to get thier VIN decoded go to LastVIN.com.

I have used it numerous times on my different Mercedes, prints out like a build sheet.

It worked well for my 2014 CLS, and a 2019 car a friend was viewing.

I presumed the OP would have tried it though.

Yes, that is one I tried and it didn't work with mine.