Technical data
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
Introduction to technical data
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle.
i The technical data was determined in
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
accordance with EU directives. All data
version parts and accessories which have
H Environmental note
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
Daimler also supplies reconditioned
ment. The data may therefore differ for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
assemblies and parts which are of the same
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
quality as new parts. For these, the same
obtain further information from a
unable to evaluate other parts. Therefore,
warranty applies as for new parts.
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
cles, even if they have been independently or
conversion parts and accessories are availa-
officially approved.
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice about tech-
In Germany and some other countries, certain
nical modifications and have the parts pro-
parts are only officially approved for installa-
fessionally fitted.
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
Always quote the vehicle identification num-
parts meet this requirement. The use of non-
ber and the engine number when ordering
approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's
genuine parts. For example, you will find
general operating permit. This is the case if:
these numbers on your vehicle's identifica-
tion plates ( Y page 276).
R they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R other road users could be endangered
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz recommends genuine
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