- 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
Stuttgart. 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
As in the past, festive entertainment merges with social commitment: proceeds from the benefit gala go to the Pressestiftung Baden-Württemberg (Press Foundation Baden-Württemberg). In this way, the Landespresseball underscores the importance of the freedom of the press while promoting independent information and democratic participation. The supporting organisations of the Press Foundation Baden-Württemberg are the Landespressekonferenz Baden-Württemberg (State Press Conference Baden-Württemberg), the Deutsche Journalistenverband Baden-Württemberg (German Journalists’ Association Baden-Württemberg) and the Verband Südwestdeutscher Zeitungsverleger (Association of South-West German Newspaper Publishers).
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 ten 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.