Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Identification plates

Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number

  • Open the driver's door. You will see vehicle identification plate 1.

Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)

Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
2 Paint code
3 VIN

Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)

Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
2 Paint code
3 VIN

for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data The data shown on the identification plate is example data. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification plate.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations:

  • on the vehicle identification plate ()
  • on the lower edge of the windshield ()

In addition to being stamped on the vehicle identification plate, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle body.

It is located on the floor in front of the righthand front seat.

  • Slide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost position.
  • Fold floor covering 1 upwards. You will see vehicle identification number (VIN) 2.

Engine number

  1. Emission control information plate, including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards
  2. Engine number (stamped into the crankcase)
  3. VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)

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