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1963–1971 · Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder & Registry
Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda VIN Decoder and Registry
Decode Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda chassis numbers for the 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL, including steering and transmission codes on supported 14-digit identifiers.
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MODEL DECODERW113 Pagoda SL1963–1971
Universal VIN Input
Decode from this page
This page explains W113 Pagoda SL, but the input accepts every PetrolJunky-supported identifier.
Decoder Reference
What this identifier can tell you
113.042 230 SL113.043 250 SL113.044 280 SL14-digit steering and transmission decoding
How the W113 Pagoda SL chassis number is decoded
The first six positions separate the three main Pagoda variants: 113042 for the 230 SL, 113043 for the 250 SL and 113044 for the 280 SL. On a full 14-digit chassis number, PetrolJunky can additionally interpret steering/assembly and transmission positions and preserve the final production serial.
What the number does not prove
The 113.xxx Baumuster identifies the model strongly, but it does not automatically encode an exact model year across the full production span. PetrolJunky shows the known model production range unless stronger serial-boundary evidence supports a precise year.
Why register the individual car
Pagodas are often bought and sold internationally, which makes a format-aware decoder useful. A registry page can connect the exact chassis to photographs and ownership history while keeping title year, restoration claims and archive facts separate.
Common Questions
Mercedes-Benz Decoder FAQ
113.044 identifies the W113 280 SL family in the classic Mercedes decoder.
On the supported 14-digit format, PetrolJunky interprets the transmission-code position and can return manual, semi-automatic/hydraulic clutch or automatic where encoded.