I am in the process of importing a 280SL W113 with chassis number 11304412005873 from the US to Belgium and the car is actually delivered in Antwerp today.
As a matter effect the Certificate of the title shows number 1304412005873, the first 1 is missing and also on the Bill of loading I notice has the same number as on the title.
I expect to have problems when I will clear the car from customs Next week and also with conformity process.
I did check if the title number and the VIN number are registered at the Florida DMV web site ( https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/rrdmvcheck/mvcheckinq) ; and yes they are; good news is that. But there is also only 13 digits for the vin, the 14 digit chassis number is not registered...
I just requested a Data card of the car from Mercedes Benz so that the other part numbers on the car could be compared.
Do you have any other suggestions or recommendations how to handle this issue?
Pascal