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Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder with MPG & Fuel Cost

Enter your Mercedes-Benz's 17-character VIN to decode its year, model and build details, see US model recall campaigns, and match EPA configurations where available. Set your mileage and fuel price to estimate running costs.

0/17 characters — letters and digits, never I, O or Q

Mercedes-Benz MPG and running costs by model

A quick model-level comparison before you decode. Enter a VIN above for EPA configurations matched to the decoded year and available powertrain details, then adjust your mileage and energy price. These preview figures are broader estimates, not exact year-and-trim ratings.

Annual estimates assume 12,000 miles, US average regular gasoline at $4.35/gal, diesel at $6.20/gal, or residential electricity at $0.17/kWh. Fuel prices dated 2026-10-05. Costs exclude maintenance, insurance, tax and depreciation.

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Mercedes-Benz manufacturer and country codes

Mercedes-Benz has changed identifiers over time and uses different ones for cars and SUVs. Engine codes are specific to model and generation.

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). These are verified examples, not an exhaustive list. A WMI can cover more than one retail brand; it identifies the manufacturer, not a model, engine or exact assembly plant. Country below refers to the WMI region assignment. Use the full decode for the reported build plant.

Verified Mercedes-Benz WMI examples
WMICountry / regionRegistered manufacturerVehicle type
WDBGermanyMERCEDES-BENZ CARSPassenger Car
WDDGermanyMERCEDES-BENZ CARSPassenger Car
W1KGermanyMERCEDES-BENZ CARSPassenger Car
W1NGermanyMERCEDES-BENZ, AGMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
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Worked Mercedes-Benz VIN example

WDDGF8AB7EA000001

Illustrative VIN with a placeholder serial number (000001), checked against NHTSA vPIC. It demonstrates the build-code decode, not a particular car's identity or history.

Make, model and year
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2014
Body and fuel
Sedan/Saloon · Gasoline
Engine displacement
3.5 litres
Reported assembly plant
SINDELFINGEN, GERMANY
Position 9: check digit
7
Position 10: model-year code
E → 2014

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For US-standard passenger cars, and multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks rated at 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) or less, a number in position 7 selects 1980–2009; a letter selects 2010–2039. This shortcut does not apply to every overseas-market vehicle, heavy truck or motorcycle. Model year can differ from the calendar year of manufacture. See every year code →

Where to find your Mercedes-Benz VIN

Start with the plate at the base of the windshield, usually on the driver's side, read from outside the car. Look next for the certification label in the front door opening. Compare the full 17 characters with the registration, title or insurance documents. Exact label and stamped-chassis locations vary by model, year and market; the owner's manual is the model-specific authority.

The US 2015 CLS manual identifies a plate at the left front door, a VIN under the right front seat's carpet and a lower-windshield display. These locations are specific to that CLS handbook; consult the matching manual for another Mercedes-Benz model.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS manual (PDF) →

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Mercedes-Benz recall campaigns

Snapshot checked 2026-10-06; source contains reports through 2026-10-01. The largest 3 US vehicle campaigns in our NHTSA snapshot reported since 2024-10-06, ranked by total potentially affected units. Totals cover the entire campaign and can include other makes; they are not counts of unrepaired Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

NHTSA 26V481000 →Reported 2026-07-24

latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

310,667 potentially affected units across the campaign. Mercedes-Benz models: A 220, A 220 4MATIC, AMG A35, AMG C43 4MATIC, AMG CLA35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, AMG GLA 35, AMG GLA35, AMG GLA45, AMG GLB35, AMG GLB35 4MATIC, AMG GLC43 4MATIC, C 300, C 300 4MATIC, CLA 250, CLA 250 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450 4MATIC, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC, GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE. Model years in this make's records: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Risk and remedy

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

NHTSA 26V281000 →Reported 2026-05-01

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

144,049 potentially affected units across the campaign. Mercedes-Benz models: AMG C43 4MATIC, AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+, AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+, AMG CLE53 4MATIC CABRIOLET, AMG CLE53 4MATIC COUPE, AMG CLE53 4MATIC+, AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ CABRIOLET, AMG E 53 4MATIC+, AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON, AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE, AMG GLC43 COUPE, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GT43, AMG SL43, AMG SL55 4MATIC+, AMG SL63 4MATIC+, AMG SL63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+, C 300, C 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC, CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 300 4MATIC COUPE, CLE 450 4MATIC, CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, CLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE, GLC 350 E 4MATIC. Model years in this make's records: 2024, 2025, 2026.

Risk and remedy

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

NHTSA 25V379000 →Reported 2025-06-06

structure:body:roof and pillars

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

92,851 potentially affected units across the campaign. Mercedes-Benz models: AMG GLC63 S E, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 350 E 4MATIC, REDUNDANT AMG GLC43 4MATIC. Model years in this make's records: 2023, 2024, 2025.

Risk and remedy

In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

A model campaign is not proof that your individual car is affected or that its repair remains open. Check your VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for current applicability and repair status. A VIN decode does not provide accident, mileage or ownership history.

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