SA Equipment Codes (Sonderausstattung)
Decoded factory equipment and SA option codes available for the vehicle. Check whether features such as AMG packages, Burmester audio or Multibeam LED headlights were part of the recorded factory configuration.
Mercedes Build Sheet by VIN
Decode Mercedes VIN: Factory Datenkarte & SA Codes
Download the official Build Sheet (Datenkarte) for your Mercedes-Benz. Enter your 17-character VIN to verify the factory specification, original SA equipment codes, paint and interior codes, and engine and transmission details.
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Datenkarte
What is the factory Data Card (Datenkarte)?
The Datenkarte can be treated as the factory "birth certificate" of your Mercedes-Benz. It records the vehicle configuration associated with its VIN, including factory equipment, SA option codes and other production details available for the vehicle.
Datenkarte
What can you find in the Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte report?
See the factory configuration and vehicle data available for your VIN in a clear, decoded format.
Paint & Upholstery Codes
Factory paint, upholstery and interior trim codes, including special Manufaktur or Designo specifications where recorded for the vehicle.
Engine & Transmission Data
Engine designation and transmission information recorded for the vehicle, such as engine codes and 7G-Tronic or 9G-Tronic transmission specifications.
Production & Market Data
Available production details such as the recorded production date, model or series information and market or region codes associated with the vehicle.
Datenkarte
3 things worth checking before buying a Mercedes-Benz
A car's appearance and sales description do not always reflect its factory configuration. The Datenkarte helps you check what was recorded for a specific VIN.
Retrofitted AMG styling
Bumpers, grilles, wheels or interior elements can be added after the vehicle leaves the factory, so appearance alone does not confirm the original equipment version.
The Datenkarte lets you check recorded factory equipment and AMG package codes — for example, code 772 for AMG Styling Package on models where this code was used.
Configuration that does not match the listing
A sales listing may describe a different engine version, transmission or equipment level than the factory data recorded for the VIN.
Compare the engine, transmission and equipment information available in the Datenkarte with the listing and the vehicle's actual configuration.
Factory preparation for special use
Some Mercedes-Benz vehicles have codes related to special-purpose preparation or intended use that may be relevant when assessing a used car.
One example is code 965 for Taxi/Rental Car electrical pre-installation. Such an entry is a useful clue, but by itself it does not prove that the vehicle was actually used as a taxi or rental car.
How to get a Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet by VIN
1. Enter the VIN
Enter the 17-character Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the search form.
2. Verify the vehicle
We validate the VIN format and check the available Mercedes-Benz factory configuration data associated with that vehicle.
3. Receive the report
After secure checkout, access the available Datenkarte data online and download the Build Sheet as a PDF report.
What a Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte may not show
The Datenkarte is a valuable source of factory configuration data recorded for the VIN, but it does not describe everything that may have happened to the vehicle after production.
- The amount and level of detail available can vary by VIN, model, production year and market.
- Some factory codes may appear without a decoded description or may use manufacturer-specific terminology.
- The Datenkarte describes the recorded factory configuration and may not reflect later retrofits, removed equipment, replacements or other modifications.
- A Build Sheet does not replace a technical inspection or a separate check of the vehicle’s accident, damage and ownership history.
FAQ
Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte & SA Codes – Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are Mercedes SA codes (Sonderausstattung)?
SA codes (Sonderausstattung) are Mercedes-Benz factory codes used to identify equipment and options assigned to a specific vehicle. They can indicate equipment packages, upholstery, infotainment systems, headlights, suspension features and other factory specifications. One example is code 772 for AMG Styling Package on models where this code was used.
What is the difference between a Datenkarte and the DSB?
The Datenkarte describes the recorded factory configuration associated with the VIN, including SA equipment, paint and upholstery codes, and available engine and transmission data. The DSB (Digital Service Booklet) relates to the vehicle's service history and contains available service entries recorded in Mercedes-Benz systems.
Will a free Mercedes VIN decoder show my full Datenkarte?
Typical free VIN decoders usually provide only basic vehicle information. A detailed Datenkarte can contain much more VIN-specific factory data, including SA equipment codes, factory configuration, paint and upholstery codes, and available engine and transmission information.
Can the Datenkarte show whether a Mercedes had a factory AMG package?
The Datenkarte lets you check equipment codes recorded in the vehicle's factory configuration. This can help verify whether AMG equipment or packages were assigned to the VIN or whether the car's current appearance may result from later modifications. One example is code 772 for AMG Styling Package on models where this code was used.
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Enter your 17-character VIN to access the available Datenkarte data and verify factory equipment, SA codes, paint and upholstery codes, and available engine and transmission information. Download the Build Sheet as a PDF report.
17-character VIN Mercedes-Benz Datenkarte