missing chassis plate on Firewall

[espionage]

HI Gentlemen
I have a few questions for you..

Every now and then I see cars missing the chassis plate on the firewall. I am just wondering, how one can correctly identify the car without the plate on the fire wall? And can this plate be replaced somehow?

Also, I recently bought a diamond patterned firewall pad and the the area where the chassis plate goes, is not cut out. Is it more original to have this bit cut out or not necessary?

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Robbin,
It is not really a big deal obtaining the VIN number or the ID plate.
Firstly, the VIN nr is stamped on the RH 'chassis rail', between the RH spring mount and the air filter, under the throttle body is  a stamped number starting with 113. Google Pagoda Vin number location or chassis number location.
Secondly, confirm this number with the registration documentation. Apply for a VIN number certificate from Mercedes Benz.
Thirdly use this documentation to order a new ID plate. There is a chap on this forum who makes a perfect copy of the plate, provided your can supply the correct documentation.
I have just gone through the process and I am extreamely pleased with the certificate from Mercedes as well as the new plate.
As far as the cut out in the firewall pad. I believe some cars did not have the said ID plate, depending on where it was exported to.  Some countries had different requirements. I am sure someone will be able to answer your question.
Regards
Chris

[Shvegel]

Not cars have the firewall plate.  Not sure of breakdown but am positive not all have the plate.

[srisant]

My car id plate is missing, love to get the original plate with stamped on it. Can anyone direct me to the right person?

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Guys,
Mehmet  at Pagoda-Markt made me a new plate. He has a very professional approach and attitude re ID plates.
I am very pleased with the product, attention to detail and service. He comes highly recomended.
Thanks again Mehmet.
Regards
Chris

[srisant]

Do you have his email?

[mbzse]

http://pagode-markt.de/

[srisant]

Hi are they doing VIN plate stamp also? Didn't see it on their website.

[Shvegel]

Are you sure you are all talking about the same plate?  sounds like some of you are asking about the firewall mounted Vin plate and some are talking about the inner fender mounted ID plate.

[srisant]

I'm talking about VIN plate with chassis numbers stamped.

Thanks,