It might still be a Mistake but...

"Schaefft" (Schaefft) 07/05/2016 at 17:42 • Filed to: W140, barge, Mercedes, Kohl, V8, Schaefft

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Okay, so today I and Mr. 4Muddyfeet checked out !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Mercedes S-Class. Turns out that the ignition coils *might* be the only thing that’s keeping it from going back on the road. We left it running for a while, and while the misfire was as noticeable as you’d expect, it did warm up normally, did not overheat, the exhaust didn’t blow, and it seems to shift into reverse and drive just fine. Even all the electrics inside seemed to work, with the exception of the passenger seat headrest. HOWEVER, rust is definitely an issue here, and it’ll need a much closer examination to decide if it could be the deal breaker or not. I’m still not sure if this is a mistake or not.

I do have a VIN now though, does anyone know a free website where I could decode it to find out more about it?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Schaefft 07/05/2016 at 17:58

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4muddyfeet just told me about this, seems interesting. Well of course its interesting because v8.

Schaefft > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/05/2016 at 18:00

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It could be a very interesting car indeed. Might even need a bit of welding ;)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Schaefft 07/05/2016 at 18:03

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Let me know if i can help, currently excercising my (limited) welding skill on the compact. Replacing about an 1/8th of the passenger side sill.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Schaefft 07/05/2016 at 19:08

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What is the VIN? I can look up options and dealer service history, etc. But not carfax-type information.

Schaefft > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/05/2016 at 19:48

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Heres the VIN. I’ve found some russian VIN decoder, but I am not sure how complete the vehicle info was on there. I also got some UK MOT history here, but anything helps.

Schaefft > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/08/2016 at 14:58

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Had a chance to see if you can get some info about the car?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Schaefft 07/08/2016 at 16:16

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Weird. I hadn’t even seen a reply from you. I’ll look it up right now.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Schaefft 07/08/2016 at 16:19

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Actually, apparently I can’t look up non-US VIN’s. Never tried before. Sorry.

Schaefft > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/08/2016 at 16:29

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No worries, I got some history through the plate number, unfortunately thats all I can get for it.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Schaefft 07/08/2016 at 18:49

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Better than nothing. But any dealer in your country should be able to get the exact same information I had intended to get. I think. Worth a shot anyways.