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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.
Every sample 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WDB. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, F here. The factory records place assembly at Bremen, Germany. 3 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.2L · 6-cyl · 228 hp · Gasoline, 5.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · Gasoline, and 6.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL500 · 129 | 5.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 45 |
| SL320 · 129 | 3.2L · 6-cyl · 228 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 26 |
| SL500 · SL500 129 | 5.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 13 |
| SL320 · SL320 129 | 3.2L · 6-cyl · 228 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 6 |
| SL600 · 129 | 6.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 6 |
| SL600 · SL600 129 | 6.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · Gasoline | Convertible/Cabriolet | 2-door | Bremen, Germany | 4 |
Sample 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
WDBFA63F0VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F1VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F2VF - SL320 · SL320 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- SL320 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F4VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F5VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F6VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F7VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63F9VF - SL320 · 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA63FXVF - SL320 · SL320 129
- Series
- SL320
- Trim
- SL320 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.2
- Engine Hp
- 228
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3200.0
- Displacement CI
- 195.27598110314
- Engine
- 3.2L In-Line
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- Engine KW
- 170.0196
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA67F0VF - SL500 · SL500 129
- Series
- SL500
- Trim
- SL500 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 12
- Displacement L
- 5
- Engine Hp
- 315
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 5000
- Displacement CI
- 305.1187204736
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 234.8955
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA67F1VF - SL500 · SL500 129
- Series
- SL500
- Trim
- SL500 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 12
- Displacement L
- 5
- Engine Hp
- 315
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 5000
- Displacement CI
- 305.1187204736
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 234.8955
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA67F2VF - SL500 · 129
- Series
- SL500
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 12
- Displacement L
- 5
- Engine Hp
- 315
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 5000
- Displacement CI
- 305.1187204736
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 234.8955
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
WDBFA67F3VF - SL500 · 129
- Series
- SL500
- Trim
- 129
- Body Class
- Convertible/Cabriolet
- Engine Cylinders
- 12
- Displacement L
- 5
- Engine Hp
- 315
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer Name
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
- Plant City
- Bremen
- Plant Country
- Germany
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 5000
- Displacement CI
- 305.1187204736
- Engine
- 5L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 234.8955
- Engine Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Type-2 Belt with ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
- Plant State
- BREMEN
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR