How to check history of Mercedes before buying?
Our free digital Mercedes-Benz decoder helps you check the history and specification of any Mercedes model - from compacts, to luxury and sporty models of the three-pointed star.
Marko Stojanov
What is a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
The Mercedes-Benz identification number is a 17-character alphanumeric code unique to each particular vehicle. It helps you find out basic information about the vehicle, but also information that the seller might not want to tell you.
The Mercedes-Benz decoder allows you to very easily decipher vehicle data, but also to get a detailed history report containing all relevant information from official databases and resources.
What does the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder include?
The Mercedes-Benz VIN code can be divided into three basic units. Each unit separately provides different information about the vehicle.
The first three characters (1-3) show the country of origin, manufacturer and vehicle type.
Depending on the country of the manufacturer, i.e. the place where the Mercedes-Benz factory is located, as well as the body type, this code may differ.
| WMI | Country |
|---|---|
| MHL | Mercedes-Benz Indonesia |
| NMB | Mercedes-Benz Turkey |
| RLM | Mercedes-Benz Vietnam |
| VSC | Mercedes-Benz Espana |
| WD3 | Mercedes-Benz truck (cargo van with 1 row of seats) (North America) |
| WD4 | Mercedes-Benz MPV (van with 2 or 3 rows of seats) (North America) |
| WDA | Mercedes-Benz incomplete vehicle (North America) |
| WDB | Mercedes-Benz & Maybach |
| WDC | Mercedes-Benz SUV |
| WDD | Mercedes-Benz car |
| WDF | Mercedes-Benz Van |
| WDZ | Mercedes-Benz bus (SAD) |
| WEB | Mercedes-Benz EvoBus |
| WMX | Mercedes-AMG, SLS AMG, AMG GT |
| W1K | Mercedes-Benz car |
| W1N | Mercedes-Benz SUV |
| W1T | Mercedes-Benz truck |
| W1V | Mercedes-Benz Van |
| W1W | Mercedes-Benz MPV (van with 2 or 3 rows of seats) (North America) |
| W1X | Mercedes-Benz incomplete vehicle (North America) |
| W1Y | Mercedes-Benz truck (cargo van with 1 row of seats) (North America) |
| W1Z | Mercedes-Benz bus |
| Z9M | Mercedes-Benz truck Vostok (Russia) |
| 1MB | Mercedes-Benz Truck Co. (USA) |
| 4JG | Mercedes-Benz SUV (USA) |
If the VIN number begins with the number 8, the vehicle was manufactured in Argentina. If the first mark is W, Mercedes is of German origin, Z – Russia, N – Turkey.
Characters 4 through 9 specify the model or series, transmission type, body, engine, and check digit. If the fifth character is "F", it is a Sedan, and "H" is a Wagon. The next character identifies the model, and the eighth character identifies the security systems.
Characters from 10 to 17. The tenth character shows the year the car was made, and the eleventh the factory where the Mercedes was made. Thus, the marks "F" and "H" indicate the production plant in Bremen, and "X" in Graz. The remaining characters are the serial number of the vehicle and they are always numeric.
Where can I find the Mercedes-Benz chassis number?
To check the Mercedes-Benz with the decoder, you need to find the chassis number. These stickers are located in at least two places in the vehicle. Most often they are:
- Look through the driver's side windshield. In the lower right corner next to the windshield wipers you will find this number.
- When you open the driver's door, there is a black sticker on the lower right pillar with basic information about the vehicle as well as the chassis number.
- Lift the bonnet. Under the hood there is an identification plate with a stamped VIN number.
- Move the passenger seat back. Next to the rails is a small opening in the carpet where you can find a sticker with the chassis number.
- Vehicle documentation.
The Mercedes-Benz VIN number is most often in the form: WDD2132041A704731
Which Mercedes-Benz models can be checked with the VIN decoder?
Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile brand based in Stuttgart, founded in 1926. Today, Mercedes is a leading car company in the production and sale of luxury, SUV and commercial vehicles. Their slogan is “the best or nothing”.
The company traces its origins to Karl Benz, who invented the first internal combustion engine, Gottlieb Daimler, a German engineer, and Wilhelm Maybach, a designer and industrialist.
The first model that was produced was the "Mercedes 35 hp", in 1901. The name of the brand is due to Emil Jellinek, a European car entrepreneur who named the first car model produced by Daimler after his daughter Mercedes Jellinek.
The application of the VIN number in the automotive industry has been widely used for vehicle identification since the 1980s.
Models that can be checked using our free Mercedes-Benz chassis number decoder are:
Compact models: A, B
Limousines and station wagons: C, E, S
Coupes: C, E, S, CLA, CLS, AMG GT
SUV: G, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS
Electro: EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQS, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, EQV, EQG
Sports: AMG GT, AMG SL, AMG ONE
Van: V, Citan, Vito, Sprinter
How do I check the history of a Mercedes-Benz using the VIN number?
By entering vehicle data into the VIN decoder, you will receive basic vehicle data. By creating a report on the history of Mercedes-Benz, in addition to basic data, you will receive valuable data such as:
Mileage fraud. Mileage manipulation of high-end used cars is very common, so it is good to check its chronology.
Vehicle theft report. Available data from police registers allows you to see if a car is wanted in a country as a stolen vehicle.
History of traffic accidents. It is good to know the history of traffic accidents and damages. Some damages are small and not significant, but some can be large and affect the safety of the vehicle.
Maintenance history. Regular servicing affects the general condition of the vehicle. Here you can see what was repaired, when, as well as the name of the service where the work was done.
Vehicle value. It's good to know how much the car you want to buy is really worth on the used car market. This helps you negotiate the price.
Historical pictures. This section contains pictures from auctions, insurance, advertisements, etc.
This information can help you when buying a car, in order to avoid fraud and overpaying for the car above its market price.
How to create a used vehicle history report by chassis number (VIN)?
All you need to do is enter the 17-digit VIN number in the "Enter VIN" field and click the Search button. After a few seconds, VIN Decoder will provide a free VIN check and some basic information. This info should be enough to check whether the VIN is valid or not.
To create a complete report about the vehicle, such as mileage records, odometer fraud, estimate mileage, accidents and damages, theft check, market value, and previous images, you should download a VinCheckExpert vehicle history report.
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