Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 504

soiling.  

13 The ground terminal of the welder must not be attached to the transmission. The welding current can 
cause arcing at the bearing points inside the transmission. The structural changes that this causes lead to 
premature failure of the equipment.  

CHASSIS NUMBER BREAKDOWN - AH00.00-P-2000-01GH 

Model 163  

 Valid for all ECE vehicles without code 986 except NAFTA. 

Fig. 1: Identifying Chassis Number (Valid For All ECE Vehicle Without Code 986 Except NAFTA) 

 Valid for all NAFTA vehicles and ECE vehicles with code 986

 

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 

1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 2: Identifying Chassis Number (Valid For All NAFTA And ECE Vehicles With Code 986) 

LAYOUT OF VEHICLE DATA CARD - AH00.00-P-3000-01B 

Models 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220 as of 01.01.78  

Front of vehicle data card  

 

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 

1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 3: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card - Front Of Vehicle Data Card 

Back of vehicle data card  

Fig. 4: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card - Back Of Vehicle Data Card 

 The vehicle data card with all the essential data is required to be able to find the correct replacement parts for 

a particular vehicle. 

This requires data that cannot be accommodated on the vehicle (e.g. on the model plate) any more. 

The vehicle data card format DIN A5 (approx. 21.0 x 14.5 cm) was introduced in January 1978 as a standard for 
all manufacturing plants. Only the vehicle data card that is glued into the service booklet has a size of approx. 
10.0 x 19.5 cm. The back of this card remains empty. As of 01.09.2005, the vehicle data card is no longer glued 
into the service booklet. 

Field contents

Comments

Chassis number

The chassis or vehicle identification number is the 
identification number of every vehicle. It also 
provides information on the version and the 
manufacturing plant of this vehicle. The preceding 
letter combination WDB is the World Manufacturer 
Code and means "Westdeutschland Daimler-
Benz" ("Western Germany Daimler-Benz"). It has no 
meaning as far as replacement parts are concerned.

 

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 

1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis

  

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KEY TO BODY PLATE - AH00.00-P-4000-01A 

Model 100, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 
210  

Engine number

The engine number is the identification number for 
every engine. It also provides information on the 
version of this engine.

Sales Designation

Is used for several model series. 240 D is used for 
instance for models 115, 123. Is used to determine a 
microfiche of the replacement part literature only in 
combination with the model (= the first 3 digits of 
the chassis number).

Transmission number

The complete transmission number is specified on 
the data card. It is the identification number or every 
transmission.

Groups and SA (optional equipment) numbers (as 
of 1983, not on vehicle data card in maintenance 
booklet)

The special equipment numbers are arranged based 
on ascending groups. Special equipment numbers are 
listed several times, if they pertain to several groups.
e.g.: special equipment number 56 149/2 can appear 
in groups 67, 72, 73, 74.

Lamps

It is essential to state the manufacturer for 
determining headlamp parts, as different 
manufacturer's parts are not completely 
interchangeable.

SA (optional equipment) code number

The 3-digit codes for special equipments are written 
in ascending order in lines. The slash that was used 
earlier is omitted. Thus, 410 corresponds to 41/0, 466 
corresponds to 46/6 etc. The meaning of the special 
equipment code can be found in the "Code list of 
special versions - Passenger cars".

Equipment

Code for color and material dependent interior trim.

Paintwork

Color code for the original paintwork, single-
colored. In the event of multicolor painting, 
additional codes are listed in fields 32-35.

Lock system number (not on all vehicle data cards) The lock system numbers of master and secondary 

keys are identical. 
Differentiating characteristic H=master key, 
N=secondary key. The lock system number has to be 
specified when ordering spare keys or locks for 
certain vehicles in order to sustain a consistent 
closing system.

 

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 

1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis

  

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