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:

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:

WMICountryVehicle Type
1MBUNITED STATES (USA)Truck
4JGUNITED STATES (USA)Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
55SUNITED STATES (USA)Passenger Car
8BNARGENTINAIncomplete Vehicle
8BRARGENTINABus
8BTARGENTINAMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
8BUARGENTINATruck
9DBBRAZILTruck
W1AUnknownPassenger Car
W1HGERMANYTruck
W1KGERMANYPassenger Car
W1LUnknownPassenger Car
W1MUnknownPassenger Car
W1NGERMANYMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
W1PUnknownMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
W1RUnknownMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
W1WGERMANYMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
W1XGERMANYIncomplete Vehicle
W1YGERMANYTruck
W1ZGERMANYBus

...and 17 more WMI codes on file.

Vehicle Types NHTSA Has On File for Mercedes-Benz

Bus Incomplete Vehicle Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) Passenger Car Truck

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.

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