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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

6 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany45
SL320 · 1293.2L · 6-cyl · 228 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany26
SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany13
SL320 · SL320 1293.2L · 6-cyl · 228 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany6
SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany6
SL600 · SL600 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/Cabriolet2-doorBremen, Germany4

Sample 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
WDBFA67F3VF153673SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F3VF153706SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF142262SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF143248SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF144156SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF145906SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF148157SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF149227SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F4VF155013SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F5VF144926SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F5VF146921SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F5VF147986SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF139492SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF141128SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF141307SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF149469SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF153540SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF153571SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF154381SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F6VF154719SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF141574SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF145575SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF149691SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF153627SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF154440SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F7VF154731SL500 · SL500 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F8VF140661SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F8VF142060SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F8VF145245SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF146016SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF146887SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF149644SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF149739SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF154908SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67F9VF154911SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67FXVF140452SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67FXVF148227SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67FXVF150656SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67FXVF151578SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA67FXVF154934SL500 · 1295.0L · 12-cyl · 315 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F0VF145716SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F3VF151039SL600 · SL600 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F3VF153941SL600 · SL600 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F6VF150127SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F9VF143527SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F9VF144872SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F9VF151238SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76F9VF151241SL600 · 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76FXVF146596SL600 · SL600 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany
WDBFA76FXVF154102SL600 · SL600 1296.0L · 12-cyl · 389 hp · GasolineConvertible/CabrioletBremen, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

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
WDBFA67F4VF - 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
WDBFA67F5VF - 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
WDBFA67F6VF - 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
WDBFA67F7VF - 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
WDBFA67F8VF - 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
WDBFA67F9VF - 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
WDBFA67FXVF - 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
WDBFA76F0VF - SL600 · 129
Series
SL600
Trim
129
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders
12
Displacement L
6
Engine Hp
389
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
6000
Displacement CI
366.1424645683
Engine
6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
290.0773
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
WDBFA76F3VF - SL600 · SL600 129
Series
SL600
Trim
SL600 129
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders
12
Displacement L
6
Engine Hp
389
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
6000
Displacement CI
366.1424645683
Engine
6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
290.0773
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
WDBFA76F6VF - SL600 · 129
Series
SL600
Trim
129
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders
12
Displacement L
6
Engine Hp
389
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
6000
Displacement CI
366.1424645683
Engine
6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
290.0773
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
WDBFA76F9VF - SL600 · 129
Series
SL600
Trim
129
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders
12
Displacement L
6
Engine Hp
389
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
6000
Displacement CI
366.1424645683
Engine
6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
290.0773
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
WDBFA76FXVF - SL600 · SL600 129
Series
SL600
Trim
SL600 129
Body Class
Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders
12
Displacement L
6
Engine Hp
389
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
6000
Displacement CI
366.1424645683
Engine
6L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine KW
290.0773
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

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