Mercedes-Benz Ponton Data Cards © www.mbzponton.org

Overview:

The vehicle's "Data Card" is the original build specification sheet (written in German) which lists the date of manufacture, as well as all standard and optional equipment installed at the factory. The data includes the interior & exterior colors, tire manufacturer, engine number, radio, and much more.

Example Data Cards:

Some examples of Data Cards are shown below. Unfortunately, the quality of the document copy is not always as clear as the owner might desire, which makes the interpretation and translation process tedious and cryptic at best.

1954 Type 220a sedan Courtesy: Bruce Bristow	1955 Type 220a sedan Courtesy: Bruce Bristow	1955 Type 220a sedan Courtesy: Bruce Bristow
1956 Type 220S sedan Courtesy: Anthony Tugwell Original data card on left. German (reproduction) in center and English translation (reproduction) on right.
1957 Type 190 sedan / translation Courtesy: Jeff Miller	1958 Type 220S sedan Courtesy: David Steckel	1959 Type 219 sedan Courtesy: Tod Alberghini
1959 Type 220S sedan Courtesy: James Pancoast	1960 Type 190b sedan Courtesy: Chris Macha	1960 Type 220SE coupé Data Card, European Delivery Worksheet, and Invoice (.pdf file) Courtesy: Harris Kerr
1961 Type 180b sedan Courtesy: Ramzi Saba

Common Option Codes with English Translations:

German to English
Fahrzeug-daten = Vehicle Data
Bitte bei... etc. = Please provide this data when ordering parts
Bei den Wagenpap...etc. = Save the vehicle papers
Typ = Type
Fahrgestell No. = Chassis Number
Getriebe = Transmission Number
Hinterachse = Rear axle number
Lenkung = Steering box Number
Batterie = Battery
Lackierung = Paint color and code #
Motor-Nr. = Motor Number
Vorderachse li. = Front axle Number (left)
Rader = Tyres
5-fache Weisswand-Bereifung = 5 piece whitewall tires
Lenkungsschloss = Ignition switch key Number (literally steering lock key)
Scheinwerfer = Headlights
Handschuhkastenschloss = Glove box Key Number
Polsterung = Upholstery
Aufbau No = Build Number
Vorderachse re. = Front axle Number (right)
Bereifung 5-fach = Tires, 5
Tur, Tank, = Door & Trunk Key Number
Scheibenwischer = Windshield wipers
Auftrags-Nr. = Order Number
Besitzer = Owner
Wohnort.....Strasse = Address
Polizeiliche Zulassung am = License Number
Kennzeichen = Registration
Sonderpolsterung = Special upholstery
Sonderverdeck = Special top
Engl. Beschrifttung = English instrument lettering
1 Ruhesitz links und rechts vorn = 1 reclining seat front left and right side
Feste Fondsitzbank = Fixed rear seat
Scheibenwaschanlage mit Unterdruck = Windshield washer with vacuum assist
Kennzeichenshhild "USA" = Metal country plate "USA"

Request a Copy of the Data Card:

Order a copy of the data card via FAX: + 49 7 11 / 17 / 8 34 56

Telephone: + 49 7 11 / 17 / 8 40 40

You may also send a written request to:

Daimler AG
Plant 096/HPC R 051
70546 Stuttgart, Germany

MBUSA (navigate to either: "Heritage", "Classic", etc.)

Be sure to include the following information with your request:

Proof of ownership (copy of registration or official title)

chassis number

engine number

Further, you may contact Herr Till Dillenburger at Daimler AG. His contact information is as follows:

Telephone: +49 ( 0 ) 7 11 / 17-5 41 38

FAX: +49 ( 0 ) 7 11 / 17-79 05 41 3

email: till.dillenburger@daimler.com

Contact information was valid as of May 24, 2002.

References / Acknowledgements:

Extensive list of Data Card option codes with English translations / Courtesy: MB Spares - Australia. Go to: www.mbspares.com.au and search on "Data Card".

Thanks to the members of IPOG (International Ponton Owners Group) who supplied copies of their Data Cards and translations.

Thanks to Hartwig Mueller for help with the translations.