NHTSA vPIC Data for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder
Free VIN lookup for Mercedes-Benz cars, trucks, and SUVs, pulled live from the official NHTSA vPIC database — model, model year, engine, trim, and manufacturer codes.
Mercedes-Benz Models on File with NHTSA
NHTSA's vPIC database lists 60 Mercedes-Benz models across all model years it has on record, including:
- 190
- 240
- 260
- 280
- 300
- 350
- 380
- 400
- 420
- 500
- 560
- 600
- A-Class
- AMG GT
- B-Class
- C-Class
- CL-Class
- CLA-Class
- CLE
- CLK-Class
- CLS-Class
- E-Class
- EQB-Class
- EQC-Class
- EQE-Class Sedan
- EQE-Class SUV
- EQS-Class Sedan
- EQS-Class SUV
- eSprinter
- G-Class
- GL-Class
- GLA-Class
- GLB-Class
- GLC-Class
- GLE-Class
- GLK-Class
- GLS-Class
- L1013
- L1113
- L1116
- L1117
- L1316
- L1317
- L1319
- L1418
- L1419
- LP1219
- LP1419
- LPS1525
- M-Class
- Metris
- ML-Class
- R-Class
- S-Class
- SL-Class
- SLC-Class
- SLK-Class
- SLR McLaren
- SLS-Class
- Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Codes
The first three characters of a VIN are the WMI, identifying the manufacturer, country, and vehicle type. NHTSA has 37 WMI codes on file for Mercedes-Benz:
| WMI | Country | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1MB | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 4JG | UNITED STATES (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 55S | UNITED STATES (USA) | Passenger Car |
| 8BN | ARGENTINA | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 8BR | ARGENTINA | Bus |
| 8BT | ARGENTINA | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 8BU | ARGENTINA | Truck |
| 9DB | BRAZIL | Truck |
| W1A | Unknown | Passenger Car |
| W1H | GERMANY | Truck |
| W1K | GERMANY | Passenger Car |
| W1L | Unknown | Passenger Car |
| W1M | Unknown | Passenger Car |
| W1N | GERMANY | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| W1P | Unknown | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| W1R | Unknown | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| W1W | GERMANY | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| W1X | GERMANY | Incomplete Vehicle |
| W1Y | GERMANY | Truck |
| W1Z | GERMANY | Bus |
...and 17 more WMI codes on file.
Vehicle Types NHTSA Has On File for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder — FAQ
How do I decode a Mercedes-Benz VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN in the field above and press "Decode Mercedes-Benz VIN." You'll be taken to our decoder, which queries the official NHTSA vPIC API and returns model, model year, engine, trim, body style, and more — free, with no signup.
What information can I get from a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
A Mercedes-Benz VIN decode typically reveals the model, model year, trim, engine type and displacement, body style, drive type, fuel type, plant of manufacture, and GVWR class — based on what Mercedes-Benz reported to NHTSA for that vehicle.
Where is the VIN located on a Mercedes-Benz?
On most Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the VIN is stamped on a plate visible through the windshield on the driver's side of the dashboard, and on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also printed on the title, registration, and insurance card.
Is this Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder accurate?
Yes. It queries NHTSA's vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) database directly — the same federal database Mercedes-Benz and other manufacturers submit vehicle specification data to.