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Decode your Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 2 variants (1952–1957). No registration.

1952–1957 2 variants Convertible Petrol
Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188)
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Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
300 Sc 4MT (175 HP) 1952–1957 Petrol 3.0 L 173 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
300 S 4MT (150 HP) 1952–1957 Petrol 3.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —

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Other Typ 300 Cabriolet A generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

Typ 300 (W189)

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Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) VIN tell you?+
A Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Cabriolet A (W188) for model years 1952–1957, across 2 variants.
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