Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder
Access official Mercedes-Benz OEM data. Enter a VIN to check the Digital Service Booklet (DSB) history, verify mileage, and download the full factory Data Card (Datenkarte). You can also decode SA equipment codes using our dedicated tool.
Data availability depends on the VIN, market, model year and currently available data sources. You will receive the data available for your VIN within the report scope — no login required.
Choose the type of official Mercedes-Benz data you want to retrieve. Make sure you are buying a reliable car.
Verify the original factory trim level. Download the full factory Data Card (Datenkarte), check for original AMG Line packages, paint code, and exact engine specs.
Get MB Build SheetVerify mileage and Assyst Plus service history directly from Mercedes databases. Check if the 7G/9G-Tronic gearbox oil was replaced on time at an authorized dealership.
Check DSB HistoryFound SA (Sonderausstattung) codes in your vehicle documents? Use our free tool to translate numeric codes into actual factory equipment descriptions.
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Sellers can retrofit AMG-style bumpers, grilles and trim to vehicles that did not leave the factory in the same configuration. The factory Data Card (Datenkarte) lets you check the recorded equipment codes and verify whether AMG styling elements were part of the original specification.
For vehicles that may have seen intensive use, mileage recorded during successive service visits can help verify the declared odometer reading and reveal inconsistencies. The Digital Service Booklet (DSB) can provide useful service and mileage records when available.
Neglected Airmatic suspension or skipping regular oil changes in 7G/9G-Tronic gearboxes can cost thousands in repairs. Verify the exact Assyst Plus service intervals logged in the official MB database.
Generate a comprehensive PDF report based on official manufacturer databases.
Chronological timeline of routine maintenance and inspections logged in the official Digital Service Booklet (DSB) by authorized Mercedes-Benz workshops.
Authentic mileage readings registered during workshop visits, along with records of warranty repairs and manufacturer technical campaigns.
Full list of SA (Sonderausstattung) codes decoding the exact factory options, packages (e.g., AMG Line), and advanced technology.
Original factory paint codes and precise interior trim materials, including exclusive configurations like Designo or Manufaktur.
The 17-character VIN is essential to check the DSB service history and generate the Datenkarte. In popular models like the C-Class, E-Class, or GLC, you will typically find it in these locations:
Visible from the outside, located in the lower corner of the windshield on the driver's side.
Printed on a black factory data sticker, visible when you open the driver's or passenger's door.
Stamped directly onto the chassis, hidden under a pre-cut plastic flap in the carpet in front of the right front seat.
Check the MBUX multimedia system (in the vehicle settings menu), the official Mercedes me connect app, or your registration certificate.
FAQ
DSB (Digital Service Booklet) is the fully electronic service record that Mercedes-Benz started introducing around 2008, replacing traditional paper logbooks. All authorized dealership visits and Assyst Plus service history are securely stored on the manufacturer's central servers, making them virtually impossible to forge.
A Datenkarte is the Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Data Card, often referred to as a Build Sheet. It describes the factory configuration recorded for the vehicle and can include production data, engine and transmission codes, SA equipment codes, and original paint and upholstery codes.
Yes. Where available, a VIN-based Datenkarte can include SA (Sonderausstattung) codes recorded for the vehicle. These codes can help verify factory equipment, packages and configuration, including features such as AMG styling, Airmatic or Burmester when they are recorded for that VIN.
Free decoders typically only validate the VIN checksum and provide basic info (like make, model, and year). To access the complete DSB service history and the factory equipment list (Datenkarte) from original Mercedes-Benz servers, a paid report verifying the vehicle against the manufacturer's official databases is required.
Enter your 17-character VIN to instantly check available DSB service records, decode factory SA equipment codes, and generate your complete Mercedes Datenkarte.