Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder — Free Mercedes-Benz VIN Lookup & Model Guide
Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder: Enter any 17-character Mercedes-Benz VIN below to decode the model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, factory equipment and open safety recalls — free, powered by official NHTSA data. Mercedes-Benz is Mercedes-Benz vehicles are widely available on the U.S. used-car market. Decode any Mercedes-Benz VIN to confirm its factory build and check for open safety recalls.
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Mercedes-Benz vehicles are widely available on the U.S. used-car market. Decode any Mercedes-Benz VIN to confirm its factory build and check for open safety recalls.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are decoded using the NHTSA vPIC public API. Every 17-character Mercedes-Benz VIN identifies the country of manufacture (positions 1–3, the World Manufacturer Identifier or WMI), the model, body style and engine (positions 4–8), a check digit (position 9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11) and the unique serial number (positions 12–17). Combine a VIN decode with a free recall check before you buy any used Mercedes-Benz. For the make-specific breakdown, see the free Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder guide.
How to read a Mercedes-Benz VIN
A Mercedes-Benz VIN is a 17-character code. The first three characters, the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) — identify the country and manufacturer. The 10th character encodes the model year (e.g. K = 2019, L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025). Enter your VIN in the decoder above and VinSpecs returns the exact Mercedes-Benz build sheet in seconds, including engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraints and assembly plant.
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Check any Mercedes-Benz for open safety recalls
Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, regardless of the car's age or how many owners it has had. Use the recall checker by year, make and model, or decode a specific VIN above for its exact recall status.
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes-Benz VINs
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz?
The 17-character VIN is stamped in several places on every modern Mercedes-Benz: visible through the windshield on the driver's-side dashboard, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, on the vehicle registration and insurance card, and on major mechanical components like the engine block. Cross-check them, all should match.
How do I decode a Mercedes-Benz VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN into the VinSpecs decoder above. You'll get the exact Mercedes-Benz model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraint system and assembly plant, plus any open NHTSA safety recalls. No signup, no cost.
How can I check for Mercedes-Benz recalls?
Use the free recall checker by year/make/model, or decode a specific VIN for its per-vehicle recall status. Recall repairs are always free at authorized dealers.
What is the Mercedes-Benz WMI code?
The Mercedes-Benz WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) is encoded in the first three characters of the VIN and identifies the country and manufacturer. Because Mercedes-Benz produces vehicles in Germany and often other countries, different WMIs are assigned to different plants and countries, decode any specific VIN to see the exact assembly origin.
Which Mercedes-Benz model years can I decode?
NHTSA vPIC covers Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 1981 forward, when the modern 17-character VIN standard took effect. Older Mercedes-Benz VINs are shorter and use different formats, those are not decodable through vPIC.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC (specifications), NHTSA Recalls (recall status). VinSpecs is an independent service and is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz or any government agency.