Where is the engine number of the Mercedes Viano?
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The engine number of the Mercedes Viano is located at the connection between the engine and the transmission, below the left exhaust pipe. It is generally a combination of 7 to 8 digits and letters. In addition to the above method, the engine number can also be checked in the following 4 ways: The vehicle's driving license has the engine number printed on it, usually located on the second-to-last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate will indicate the engine number; The car purchase invoice will indicate the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate will indicate the engine number. It should be noted that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size of the engine within the manufacturer, and engine models can be the same. The engine number, however, refers to the production number of the engine, where each engine can only have one unique engine number, and no two engines share the same number.
I used to drive a Mercedes-Benz Viano, and finding the engine number was quite a hassle. You have to open the hood, crouch down, and look carefully. The engine number is usually engraved on the side of the engine block near the oil pan, right below the exhaust manifold. When I was searching for it, I found the surface covered in oil sludge and had to wipe it with a cloth for a long time before I could see it clearly. For some models, you even need to remove part of the heat shield to locate the number. If you still can't find it, you can check the last few digits of the engine number on the vehicle registration certificate or insurance policy, then compare them to make the search easier. I recommend asking the mechanic to point it out during regular maintenance to avoid scrambling during the annual vehicle inspection.
