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New: Mercedes-Benz Classic birth certificate for passenger cars built between 1986 and 2010

  • Factory-documented vehicle configuration as concise summary
  • Designed in top quality and issued in a presentation folder
  • Mercedes-Benz Classic Store’s range extended to include a vehicle-specific offering

For the first time ever, a birth certificate is now available for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars built between 1986 and 2010. It provides a concise summary of the manufacturer’s specifications regarding the vehicle’s original configuration. The birth certificate is available for almost all Mercedes-Benz passenger car model series from this period – from various generations of the E-Class and S-Class, as well as the SL and SLK, all the way to the A‑Class, C-Class and R‑Class. The birth certificate can be ordered via the Mercedes-Benz Classic Store. It is currently not available for AMG models, vans or smart vehicles.

“Every vehicle has its own story. With the birth certificate, we make information from our archives accessible to owners of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The birth certificate documents the vehicle’s condition upon delivery with the original configuration, from equipment all the way to its colours and key vehicle data, thus establishing a direct connection between each individual vehicle and its history. For many enthusiasts, the birth certificate will become a collector’s item in its own right.”

Alexandra Süß, Member of the Management Board of Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH

Vehicle data at a glance

The document includes details such as the vehicle identification number (FIN: the German abbreviation for “Fahrzeug-Identifikationsnummer” or VIN in the case of US vehicles), make, type, body variety, date of shipment, engine and gearbox numbers, paintwork and interior trim as well as the optional equipment in the vehicle as ordered when it left the factory.

Part of the vehicle’s history

The birth certificate is printed on high-quality paper and delivered in a specially designed presentation folder. As a manufacturer document, it complements important records such as the service booklet, operating manuals, invoices and other sources relating to the vehicle’s history.

Order via the Mercedes-Benz Classic Store

The birth certificate can be ordered via the Mercedes‑Benz Classic Store. The price is EUR 130, including shipping. The vehicle identification number and proof of ownership are required for the certificate to be issued. After the documentation has been received, delivery is normally made within five working days.

Focus on offering for private customers

The Mercedes‑Benz Classic Store has a wide assortment of products available – ranging from Drivers’ Collection accessories and literature all the way to apparel and model cars. Further offerings for owners of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles who are passionate about preserving and maintaining their classic cars are currently in preparation.

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Mercedes-Benz anniversary year “140 years of innovation”

Since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage shortly afterwards, Mercedes-Benz has dedicated itself to constant innovation and to creating the world’s most desirable cars for its customers. This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world’s first automobile in 1886 to the biggest product launch programme in the company’s history, which is currently underway. With a passion for performance and pioneering power, excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service, the brand has consistently shaped the future of mobility. The result goes well beyond engineering achievement – it creates the unmistakable feeling which defines Mercedes-Benz in all it does: Welcome home.

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