Hey guys. Just bought this beast been sitting for atleast 15 years that I know of.
It is a w108 012. Where can I find the build date has 2 plates on rad panel but can't find year
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27-04-2022, 11:42 AM
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27-04-2022, 02:18 PM
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Car: 1968 W108 280SE 5.0 Coupe
Location: Darlinghurst NSW
Posts: 524
Club: Mercedes Classic Drivers Australia (MCDA) - chapter committee
Car: 1968 W108 280SE 5.0 Coupe
Tane - welcome.. W108.012 is the chassis code for the 250S (1965-1969 production, M108 2.5L inline-six). the build date for a W108.012 is found in three places on the car, not just the radiator panel:
- VIN plate on the radiator support - the second-from-right group of digits encodes the build month (01-12) and year (last 2 digits). E.g. "0866" = August 1966.
- Body data plate riveted to the LH inner guard under the bonnet - shows the full chassis number and the factory build sequence number.
- Mercedes-Benz Group Archive Stuttgart Certificate of Origin - order online (€45), they will mail you the original build sheet with exact build date (day-month-year), original colour code, options, and Australian delivery dealership.
The W108.012 production ran 1965-1969 globally. If your car looks early-spec (single round headlights, slim bumpers, narrow taillights) it's pre-1968. If it has the later wider taillights, it's 1968-1969..
Post a photo of both plates on the rad panel and I can read them for you.
30-04-2022, 09:14 AM
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Hugo absolute legend. Photographed both plates this morning, sending the photos via PM. Certificate of Origin from Stuttgart ordered (€45). Bringing her home Saturday.