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Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder
A Mercedes-Benz VIN has 17 characters, and Mercedes-Benz VINs commonly start with WDD, WDB, WDC, W1K and W1N, which identify the manufacturer and where the car was built. North-American-market Mercedes-Benz VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters. The Free VIN preview identifies a Mercedes-Benz VIN at no charge, a full VIN decode costs €0.10 per successful result, and RevalVIN adds stolen, mileage, valuation and ownership-cost checks on top.
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Mercedes-Benz VIN prefixes
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
| VIN starts with | Meaning |
|---|---|
WDD | Mercedes-Benz cars (Germany) |
WDB | Mercedes-Benz (Germany) |
WDC | Mercedes-Benz SUVs (Germany) |
W1K | Mercedes-Benz cars (Germany, 2019+) |
W1N | Mercedes-Benz SUVs (Germany, 2019+) |
Common prefixes, not an exhaustive list.
Does a Mercedes-Benz VIN show the model year?
North-American-market Mercedes-Benz VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters.
RevalVIN never guesses the model year from a registration date. If a recorded first-registration date is earlier than the manufacture year, it shows the manufacture year instead. The model year code table explains each character.
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, readable from outside the car
- On a label in the driver's door frame
- On the registration document, such as the V5C in the UK or the Zulassungsbescheinigung in Germany
- In the service book and on insurance documents
Compare the VIN in at least two places before buying.
What is free and what is paid
The Free VIN preview identifies a Mercedes-Benz VIN at no charge, straight from public registers. A full VIN decode costs €0.10 per successful result and adds the specifications the preview leaves out.
Free, and unlimited
- The make and the manufacturer that built the car
- The group that owns the marque
- Plant city and country of manufacture
- Manufacture year, when the VIN encodes it
- Model generation, or the model range the type code covers
€0.10 with a full VIN decode
- Fuel and transmission
- Engine power
- Body style and drivetrain
- Factory colour
- First registration
- Factory features, grouped by safety, assistance, security and interior
The free preview needs a free account, but never a wallet balance or a card. See the Free VIN preview, the VIN decode and full pricing.
What you can check for a Mercedes-Benz
| Check | Coverage | Wallet price |
|---|---|---|
| Free VIN preview | Any Mercedes-Benz VIN, free and unlimited | Free |
| VIN decode | Any Mercedes-Benz VIN | €0.10 |
| Stolen vehicle check | 5 national police databases | €0.20 |
| Mileage history | Where odometer records exist | €0.20 |
| Vehicle photos | Where photos were published | €0.20 |
| Market valuation | 24 markets | €0.30 |
| Time to sell | 13 markets, where enough listings exist | €0.30 |
| Cost of ownership | 4 countries | €0.30 |
| Market listings | Current market listings | €0.10 |
| Safety recalls | Vehicles sold in the United States | €0.10 |
Commonly checked Mercedes-Benz models: C-Class, E-Class, GLC and A-Class. Get them all at once in the Complete report.
Individual vehicle records, not a comprehensive accident, title or ownership report. Missing records do not prove a clean history.
Frequently asked questions
What do Mercedes-Benz VINs start with?
Common Mercedes-Benz VIN prefixes include WDD (Mercedes-Benz cars (Germany)), WDB (Mercedes-Benz (Germany)), WDC (Mercedes-Benz SUVs (Germany)), W1K (Mercedes-Benz cars (Germany, 2019+)), W1N (Mercedes-Benz SUVs (Germany, 2019+)). This is not an exhaustive list.
Does a Mercedes-Benz VIN show the model year?
North-American-market Mercedes-Benz VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters.
Is there a free Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder?
Yes. The Free VIN preview reads any Mercedes-Benz VIN at no charge and returns the marque, the manufacturer and owning group, the plant, the manufacture year and the model generation. It needs a free account but no wallet balance and no card. Fuel, transmission, engine power, body, drivetrain, colour and factory features come from the paid VIN decode.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz VIN check cost?
The Free VIN preview is free: it identifies the Mercedes-Benz marque, plant, manufacture year and model generation at no charge. A full VIN decode, which adds fuel, transmission, power, body, drivetrain, colour and factory features, costs €0.10 per successful result from a RevalVIN wallet. The Complete report, with history, value and ownership-cost sections, costs up to €0.99 from a wallet or €3.99 by card.
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz?
Usually at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on a label in the driver's door frame, and on the registration document.
Check a Mercedes-Benz before you buy
Create a free account, run the free preview on the VIN, then add the full decode, history and value checks you need.