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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: YEOH250SL on October 17, 2023, 01:51:20

Title: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: YEOH250SL on October 17, 2023, 01:51:20
I have recently pick up a 1967 250SL, but have trouble figuring out the transmission on the data plate. I know the definition of 10 and 12, but it states 20 on the body data plate. Does anybody know what 20 means?
Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: Vander on October 17, 2023, 02:23:29
2= Right hand drive
0= Manual

So it is/was a RHD manual transmission. The "1" in 10 and 12 = LHD
Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: YEOH250SL on October 17, 2023, 02:38:26
Vander,

Thanks for the info. The car has been converted into automatic. Is there a way to tell what type of manual it came as? 4 speed or 5 speed?

Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: rwmastel on October 17, 2023, 03:41:22
Maybe on the data card from MB Classic Center??
Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: YEOH250SL on October 17, 2023, 06:23:17
remaster, thanks for the tip. But we do not have a MB Classic center here in Malaysia. I'll try to email them to see if i5 fan be done via email.
Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: BobH on October 17, 2023, 09:06:26
Hello, line 1 on the body and paint plates show any the body-assembly related option codes, i would have thought if your car originally came with a 5 speed box, it would show code 230 on line 1

Your plate does not have any body related codes, so seems to have been supplied with a standard manual box

EDIT - Actually, after reading more about this subject, it seems the transmission code may not have been stamped on the body and paint plate, perhaps someone with an original 5 speed car could confirm

Your data card will confirm if you get hold of one
Title: Re: Body Data Plate Question
Post by: Pawel66 on October 17, 2023, 09:08:42
remaster, thanks for the tip. But we do not have a MB Classic center here in Malaysia. I'll try to email them to see if i5 fan be done via email.

You can obtain data card through Mercedes dealer. You need a proof of ownership.