Serial number decode0B142498

Product Line Year H.P. Model Number Model Description MERCURY 1978 115 1115628 MERC 115

Hello, Melodie -

Perhaps the information here:
https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/marine-outboard-motors/how-to-find-your-mercury-marine-outboard-motor-serial-number-number
and here:
https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-serial-numbers#
will help you locate the serial number.

Best wishes.

They made this model from 1975-1985. I don't think you can pinpoint down the exact year by the serial number. I'm guessing by the first digit of the serial number that yours was made between 1979 and 1982. Hope this helps. Not sure of interchange of parts between the years but I assume most all are the same.

cant be a 100% sure of this
there was also a model 25ss that was 20hp rated no serial numbers available but was manufactured between 1977-79
Merc 200 20 5606492 & Up 1980-81

with out information as to size, hp, band color on the cover, serial number or photo , no one will be able to answer that question
you can go google and type in--- identifying mercury outboard models and types and power ranges --
there are sites that I found quite some time ago from mercury that was pretty good and if you have a serial number and horse power , you may get the answer
of course you could always take it in to a service dealer and have it identified

1897 March 19th Saturday.

call mercury outboard they can tell you the answer to your question