Mercedes VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Mercedes-Benz
Decode any Mercedes-Benz VIN for free. Identify the exact model, class, engine, and access the full vehicle history: accidents, mileage verified at inspections, manufacturer recalls.
What is a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
Decode any Mercedes-Benz VIN for free. Identify the exact model, class, engine, and access the full vehicle history: accidents, mileage verified at inspections, manufacturer recalls.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are manufactured in Allemagne. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Mercedes-Benz and allows you to trace its complete history.
Mercedes-Benz VIN Example
WDD2050861A123456
WDD
= Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Mercedes-Benz WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
WDB | Sedans and coupés (Germany) |
WDC | SUVs and crossovers (GLC, GLE, GLS) |
WDD | Recent sedans (C-Class, E-Class, S-Class) |
WMX | Mercedes-AMG |
VSA | Mercedes Spain (Viano, Vito) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz?
Windshield
Driver side, visible from outside.
Door frame
B-pillar driver side, label with FIN (Fahrzeug-Identifizierungsnummer).
Engine compartment
Firewall or right wheel arch.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Mercedes-Benz Models
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Mercedes-Benz Classe A
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Mercedes-Benz Classe C
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Mercedes-Benz Classe E
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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Known Issues with Used Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
7G-Tronic automatic gearbox (722.9)
Affected models: C/E-Class 2004-2013
Premature rust
Affected models: A/B-Class W169/W245
AdBlue / SCR
Affected models: All BlueTEC diesel post-2014
Air suspension (Airmatic)
Affected models: E/S-Class, GLE
FAQ: Mercedes-Benz VIN
What is a VIN number used for?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).
Why is the VIN 17 characters long?
The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.
Can you check a car's history for free?
Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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