Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder

List of Mercedes-Benz Models

• 190
• 240
• 280
• 300
• 380
• 500
• 560
• 600
• A-Class
• AMG GT
• B-Class
• C-Class
• CL-Class
• CLA-Class
• CLE
• CLK-Class
• CLS-Class
• E-Class
• EQB-Class
• EQE-Class
• EQE-Class Sedan
• EQE-Class SUV
• EQS-Class
• G-Class
• GL-Class
• GLA-Class
• GLB-Class
• GLC-Class
• GLE-Class
• GLK-Class
• GLS-Class
• L1116
• M-Class
• METRIS
• ML-Class
• R-Class
• S-Class
• SL-Class
• SLK-Class
• SLR McLaren
• SLS-Class
• Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz VIN Number Lookup

The Vehicle Identification Number is issued by the company when they build the vehicle. Each VIN is unique, but it’s more than just a production number. The vehicle identification number includes codes for where and when the vehicle was built, as well as the model and factory equipment. A VIN check translates this code into useful information.

Looking for the best VIN decoder? Our search site can show you an organized report containing all of the VIN’s information, free of charge. Want to know about the history of the vehicle? Take your search a step further by ordering a full VIN report. This gives you information from official databases, including government and private resources. This report includes information on title brands, accident reports and more.

Where to Search for the VIN?

To use our Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder, you will need the VIN. The company puts this number in at least two places on every vehicle. Here are some places you can check to find this code:

• Look at the driver’s side corner of the dashboard through the windshield. You should see the VIN printed on a small plate.
• Open the driver’s door. Look at the door pillar just above the door jamb, and you should find one or two stickers listing the vehicle’s specifications. The VIN is printed on one of these stickers.
• Open the hood. Look at the top of the firewall, next to the windshield cowl. You should see the VIN number engraved in the metal. If you don’t see the VIN here, check the inner fender well, next to the passenger’s side strut tower.
• Many of the company’s new models have the VIN number somewhere in the rear of the vehicle. Open the trunk or hatch and lift the carpet. The VIN is printed on a sticker close to the rear seats.
• Look under the front passenger’s seat. You will see a small flap of carpet that covers the rear passenger foot vents. If you lift up this flap, you should find a small sticker with the VIN number.
• Open the front passenger door. Look for a sticker on the A pillar and on the inside of the fender near the door hinge.
• Remove the trim on the rear arm seat center armrest to uncover a VIN sticker.

Are you looking for the VIN on a Metris, Sprinter or one of Mercedes-Benz’s other commercial vehicles? You will usually find it printed on the front driver’s side wheel well, directly behind the wheel. Open the driver’s door, and you’ll also find a couple stickers on the side of the step. These are the same specification stickers placed on the B pillar of passenger vehicles. One of these stickers usually has the VIN number.

Since the VIN is unique to each vehicle, it’s used to identify cars on paperwork. You can also find the VIN on titles, insurance cards and repair receipts.

Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

What kind of information can you get by checking the VIN? Here’s what each character in this 17 digit code is used for, and some examples of the meanings of these letters and numbers.

The first character is the country where the vehicle was built:

Sometimes, this character indicates the location of the manufacturer’s headquarters, not the location of the plant. On Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s common to see a “W” here, even if the car was built in another country.

The second character is the manufacturer code. All Daimler-Benz and Daimler-Chrysler passenger vehicles use the letter “D” for this character. Mercedes’ commercial division uses a “1”.

The third character is the vehicle type or manufacturing division, which is “B” for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and “F” for commercial vehicles.

The fourth character is the model or series. These are based on chassis codes. For example, a W126 S-Class uses a “C” for this character, while a W140 S-Class uses a “G”. Commercial vehicles use numbers in this position.

The fifth character is either the body style or engine:

The sixth and seventh characters identify the model.

The eighth character is the safety restraint system. All letters indicate the use of seat belts and emergency pretensioners.

The ninth digit is a check digit. This verifies the VIN is correct, helping avoid problems with data entry errors.

The tenth digit is the model year. This alternates between numbers 1-9 and letters A-Z. “O” and “Q” are not used for date codes. 2023 models use the letter “P” for this position.

The eleventh digit is the production plant. Here are the most common plant results you’ll get when you use our VIN decoder Mercedes-Benz site:

Digits 12 to 17 are the serial number, which Mercedes calls a chassis number. While this number is repeated, no two vehicles have identical VINs.