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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Question and comments on Originality => Topic started by: ventureman on February 03, 2023, 12:27:58

Title: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: ventureman on February 03, 2023, 12:27:58

Hello,

Sorry for the very basic question but I am looking to purchase a car without a data card. I have located the engine number and the chassis number - Both numbers start off with the same 4 digits (10-00) but the last 4 digits are different.

Thanks!
Chris

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: JamesL on February 03, 2023, 12:58:05

They won't be the same and the same 4 digits is a new one on me
For a 230:
Chassis (VIN) should begin 113 042
Engine should begin 127

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: BobH on February 03, 2023, 13:01:23

Hello Chris, as far as i know, without a data card you can't tell if the engine was original to the car if that's what you're hoping

If you click on the technical manual above left, and then search Data, Engine, VIN, you'll find everything you need to know about chassis, engine numbers and Data cards

Good luck

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: ventureman on February 03, 2023, 13:21:18

Thank you both for your help - I will check out the technical manual and go from there!
Pleased to be apart of the club!

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: rwmastel on February 03, 2023, 14:00:03

Quote from: BobH on February 03, 2023, 13:01:23

If you click on the technical manual above left, and then search Data, Engine, VIN, you'll find everything you need to know about chassis, engine numbers and Data cards

Ventureman,
Also in the Technical Manual you will find a section on Buying a Car, which includes a section on Pre-Purchase Inspection.

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: MikeSimon on February 03, 2023, 14:20:39

If the car is in the U.K. he may not need a data card. The engine serial number may be on some other documents. In Germany, it is in the title. Some European countries required engine serial numbers to be documented as insurance rates were tied to hp rating. Thus it is needed to document the correct engine is in the car.
Also, I don't think the OP refers to the car model and engine type numbers as the first 4 digits being the same. He notes (10 00), which is LHD and MT plus the first 2 digits of the serial number which, of course, will never "match"

Title: Re: Checking if engine and chassis number match - 1965 230SL
Post by: JamesL on February 03, 2023, 22:25:36

Thanks - hadn't occurred to me! :(