Factory build data by VIN
Mercedes-Benz Code 401
Climatised Front Seats (Heated & Ventilated)
Climatised Front Seats (Heated & Ventilated) is classified under the Interior Comfort category.
Code 401 — Front seats with heating and ventilation.
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How code 401 appears in factory data
The text the factory data provider returns for this code, per series, in the VINs we have decoded. Shown as written, untranslated, and only for the series this page applies to. The same code can have another name in another series.
- GLE (V167)
- Climatised front seatsProvider description
- S-Class (W222)
- Climatised front seatsProvider description
- EQS (V297)
- Luxury front seats (heated a. ventilated)Provider description
STANDARD CODE IDENTIFIERCode 401
EQUIPMENT CATEGORYInterior Comfort
Used Car Buyer Checklist: Code 401
Check the door panel switches. A seat heating icon accompanied by a blue fan icon confirms climatisation hardware. Test for proper airflow; fans can accumulate dust or wear out, resulting in noisy operation.