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Model Identification

NOTE: This diagnostic information applies to 1996-99 models with engine 119 (V8) equipped with Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI).
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (1996)

Model Chassis/Model Number Engine Number
S420 140.043 119.981
S500 140.051 119.980
SL500 129.067 119.972
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (1997)

Model Chassis/Model Number Engine Number
E420 210.072 119.985
S420 140.043 119.981
S500 140.051 119.980
SL500 129.067 119.982
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (1998-99)

Model Chassis/Model Number Engine Number
CL500 140.070 119.980
S420 140.043 119.981
S500 140.051 119.980
SL500 (1998) (1) 129.067 119.982
(1) 1999 SL500 is equipped with engine 113.961.