2011 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 511

Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code i The data on the type plate is only an example. This data is vehicle-specific and can differ from the data given here. The data that applies to your vehicle can be found on your vehicle's type plate. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: Ron 509 X Open the driver's door. You see vehicle identification plate :. the vehicle identification plate (Y page 509) Rat the lower edge of the windshield (Y page 510) In addition to being stamped on the vehicle identification plate, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle body. It is under the trim behind the rear seat armrest. Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only) ; VIN = Paint code number X X Fold down the rear seat armrest. Open the trim. You will see vehicle identification number (VIN) :. Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only) ; VIN = Paint code number Z Technical data