How to read the M-plate?
| DD D | (E) | ||
| MMM MMM MMM MMM MMM | |||
| YZ | MMM MMM MMM MMM | ||
| XX | TTTT | PPPPUU | CCCCCCC |
| CC CCC CCC (E) |
| MMM MMM MMM MMM MMM |
| PPPPUU MMM MMM MMM MMM MMM |
| DD D RRRR XX TTTT YZ |
| DD
D - |
scheduled prod. date |
| E - |
built in Emden instead of Hannover |
| YZ - |
aggregate; engine(Y) and gearbox(Z) |
| MMM - |
M-code or group code |
| XX - |
destination |
| TTTT - |
model |
| PPPPUU - |
paint(P) and interior(U) |
| CCCCCCC - |
chassis number (VIN) |
| RRRR - |
prod. planning code |