Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plates
Manufacturer's plate A
The information shown on the vehicle identification plate should be quoted on all
correspondence or orders.
The presence and location of the information depends on the vehicle.
Manufacturer's plate: details
- 1.
- Manufacturer name.
- 2.
- EC design number or approval number.
- 3.
- Identification number.Depending on the vehicle, this information is also provided on marking B. .
- 4.
- MMAC (Maximum permissible all-up weight).
- 5.
- MTR (Gross Train Weight: vehicle fully loaded, with trailer).
- 6.
- MMTA (Maximum Permissible Weight) front axle.
- 7.
- MMTA rear axle.
- 8.
- Reserved for related or additional entries.
- 9.
- Diesel exhaust emissions.Depending on the vehicle, this information may not be indicated on the manufacturer's plate but on the engine smoke opacity label SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS.
- 10.
- Paint reference (colour code).
Vehicle type
To access the vehicle type and chassis number, unclip the covers C using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool.