VIN Decoder Results

WDDNG71X48A205404

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Vehicle Model

S-Class

Vehicle Trim

S550

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WDDNG71X*8A

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model Year

2008

Plant City

SINDELFINGEN

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Note

Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

5500.0

Displacement (CI)

335.63059252102

Displacement (L)

5.5

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Seat belts at all positions. Airbags at other locations are optional packages

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WDD World Manufacturer Identifier

NG71X Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

8A205404 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Owner Complaints (24)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"I’m reporting a serious safety issue with the balance shaft sprocket in my Mercedes-Benz S550 (M273 engine, 273.968). This is a known defect that causes the sprocket to wear out far too early due to poor material design. When it wears, it throws off ..."

ODI #11659570

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"About 2 to 3 weeks ago I suddenly started smelling faint gas outside the vehicle on the driver side. Over 2 weeks it got stronger and finally I was able to smell it inside and immediately investigated. I discovered the fuel filter underneath the rea..."

ODI #11608765

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