Mercedes-Benz VIN positions in the 2026 filing
Mercedes-Benz's model year 2026 filing covers 23 Mercedes-Benz models (Mercedes-Benz: CLA-Class, C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, S-Class, EQS, SL-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Four-Door Coupe, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, EQE SUV, G-Class, GLS, EQS SUV, Sprinter; Mercedes-Maybach: S-Class, SL-Class, GLS, EQS SUV) with 138 codes.
Layout used by CLA-Class, C-Class, CLE, E-Class, EQE, S-Class, S-Class, EQS, SL-Class, SL-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Four-Door Coupe, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, EQE SUV, G-Class, GLS, GLS, EQS SUV, EQS SUV
Model identified by positions 4-7 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | W1K = MERCEDES-BENZ, AG, |
| 4-7 | Model line, model, body type, engine | 5J4G = CLA-Class, CLA250, 4- Door Coupe, 2.0 Liter, I-4, DCT-8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | T = Charleston, South Carolina |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Layout used by Sprinter
Model identified by positions 4-5 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | W1W = Mercedes-Benz AG, MPV |
| 4-5 | Model type, engine type, brake system, model | 40 = 907 (VS30), M274 2.0L Gasoline, Hydraulic, Sprinter 2500 |
| 6 | Wheelbase, body length, body or chassis type | 2 = 3665 mm/ 144 in., Cab Chassis |
| 7 | GVWR class, chassis configuration | 3 = 10,001 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. Class 3, 4x2 |
| 8 | Restraint devices and their location | 1 = Driver airbag |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | T = Charleston, South Carolina |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Mercedes-Benz engine codes, position 4 to 7
55 engines across 23 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Engine as printed | Models | Codes (positions 4-7) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Liter, I-4, DCT-8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLA-Class, GLA | 5J4G, 5J4H, 4N4G, 4N4H |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, DCT8-AMG, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 302 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLA-Class | 5J5B |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, DCT8-AMG, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M139q, 416 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLA-Class | 5J5E |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 268 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | CLA-Class | FJ1D |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 349 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | CLA-Class | FJ4E |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M254, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | C-Class, GLC | AF4G, AF4H, KM4G, KM4H, KJ4H |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M139, 416 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | C-Class, GLC | AF8H, KM8H, KJ8H |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M139, 469 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | C-Class, GLC | AF8A, KM8A, KJ8A |
| 2.0 Liter, I-4, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M254, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLE, E-Class, GLE | MJ4H, MK4H, LF4G, LF4H, FB4E, FB4F |
| 3.0 liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 375 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLE | MJ6B, MK6B |
| 3.0 liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 443 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | CLE | MJ6C, MK6C |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 375 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | E-Class, GLE, GLS | LF6B, LH6F, FD5K, FF5K |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 443 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | E-Class | LF6D, LH6D |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 315 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE | EG2B |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 105 hp, Rear: 210 hp, Combined: 315 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE | EG1C |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 221 hp, Rear: 396 hp, Combined: 617 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE | EG5D |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256, 443 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | S-Class | 6G6D |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M176, 496 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class | 6G7G, 6X7G |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256, 362 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | S-Class | 6G6K |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 603 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | S-Class | 6G8C |
| 6.0 Liter, V-12, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M279, 621 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | Mercedes-Maybach S-Class | 6X7K |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 355 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQS | CG2D |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 118 hp, Rear: 238 hp, Combined: 356 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQS | CG2E |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 181 hp, Rear: 355 hp, Combined: 536 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQS | CG4E |
| 2.0 Liter, I-4, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M139, 416 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | SL-Class, AMG GT | VK5A, RJ4C |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 469 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | SL-Class, AMG GT | VK8A, RJ8A |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 577 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | SL-Class, Mercedes-Maybach SL-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Four-Door Coupe | VK8B, VX8B, RJ7J, 7X8J |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Phev, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 603 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | SL-Class, AMG GT | VK8C, RJ8C |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 603 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | AMG GT, GLE, GLS | RJ8J, FB8K, FD8K, FF8K |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256, 362 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | AMG GT Four-Door Coupe | 7X5K |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256, 429 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | AMG GT Four-Door Coupe | 7X6B |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 630 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | AMG GT Four-Door Coupe | 7X7K |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, DCT8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 302 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLA | 4N5B |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, AM-8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 221 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLB | 4M4G, 4M4H |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, AM-8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 302 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLB | 4M5B |
| 2.0 liter, I-4, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M254, 201 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLC | KM5G |
| 2.0 Liter, I-4, L-9, PHEV, Mercedes-Benz AG, M254, 248 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLE | FB4G |
| 2.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 375 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLE | FB5K |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 510 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLE, GLS | FB8F, FF8F |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 429 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | GLE | FB6B, FD6B |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 288 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE SUV | GM2B |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 105 hp, Rear: 193 hp Combined: 288 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE SUV | GM1C |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 221 hp, Rear: 396 hp Combined: 617 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQE SUV | GM5D |
| 3.0 Liter, I-6, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M256M, 443 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | G-Class | WH1A |
| 4.0 liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 577 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | G-Class | WH5A |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, 579 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | G-Class | WM0A |
| 4.0 Liter, V-8, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M177, 550 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC | Mercedes-Maybach GLS | FF8H |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 118 hp, Rear: 239 hp Combined: 355 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQS SUV | DM2E |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 181 hp, Rear: 355 hp Combined: 536 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | EQS SUV | DM4E |
| 0 Liter, Electric Motor, A-1, Electric Drive, Mercedes-Benz AG, ED, Front: 233 hp, Rear: 416 hp Combined: 649 hp, N/A, water, N/A, N/A, N/A | Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV | DX5F |
| M274 2.0L Gasoline | Sprinter | 40, 70 |
| OM651 2.2L Diesel | Sprinter | 4D, 5D, 8D, 9D |
| OM642 3.0L Diesel | Sprinter | 4E, 5E, 8E, 9E |
| OM654 2.0L Diesel | Sprinter | 4K, 4N, 5K, 5N, 8K, 8N, 9K, 9N |
| E-Engine | Sprinter | 4V |
Mercedes-Benz maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| W1K | MERCEDES-BENZ, AG | |
| W1N | MERCEDES-BENZ, AG | |
| 4JG | MERCEDES-BENZ, AG | |
| W1W | Mercedes-Benz AG | MPV |
| W1X | Mercedes-Benz AG | Incomplete Vehicle |
| W1Y | Mercedes-Benz AG | Truck |
| W1Z | Mercedes-Benz AG | Bus |
Mercedes-Benz plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| T | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 5 | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| P | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| R | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| S | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 9 | Ludwigsfelde, Germany |
| N | Ludwigsfelde, Germany |
Source
"2026-02-25- Update MY26 VIN Attributes.pdf" (2/27/2026); "2024 Sprinter VIN Decoder.pdf" (2/2/2023) (Mercedes-Benz AG, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz AG.
Questions
How do I decode a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example W1KAF4GA5TC100001: positions 4 to 7 (AF4G) give C-Class, C300, 4- Door Sedan, 2.0 liter, I-4, L-9, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M254, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC, so it reads as a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Mercedes-Benz?
Position 4 to 7. On a model year 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, 5J4G is 2.0 Liter, I-4, DCT-8, Gasoline, Mercedes-Benz AG, M260, 255 hp, DFI, water, 4-stroke, TC, DOHC. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does W1K mean on a VIN?
W1K is MERCEDES-BENZ, AG, .
Which plant built my Mercedes-Benz?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: T is Charleston, South Carolina; 5 is Düsseldorf, Germany; P is Düsseldorf, Germany.