Finding VIN
How to find your VIN
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17‑character code used to identify your car. On Mercedes vehicles, you can reliably find it in a few places.
The three easiest ways
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Windshield (most models)
- Stand outside the car and look through the lower‑left corner of the windshield (driver’s side), right where the glass meets the dashboard.
- You should see the VIN stamped or printed on a small metal plate. It can be easier to read in good light or with a phone flashlight.
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Driver (or passenger) door jamb
- Open the driver’s door and look on the door jamb/B‑pillar area for a sticker or metal plate with vehicle info - the VIN is printed there.
- On some models, you may find an identical label on the passenger side as well.
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Registration documents (always present)
- The VIN is always listed on your official vehicle documents. Check your registration certificate, title document, insurance paperwork, or service booklet.
Quick tips
- A VIN is exactly 17 characters (letters and numbers). Mercedes VINs do not use the letters I, O, or Q.
- Enter it in uppercase with no spaces (for example: WDD2120271B12XXXX).
- If the windshield plate is hard to read, take a photo and zoom in to avoid transcription mistakes.
Still unsure? Compare the VIN you found in multiple places (windshield/door label vs. registration document). If they match, you’re good to go.
Need a map license key?
Once you found your VIN, why not update your naivgation system to the latest version?
When updating the navigation system using a created USB, you will need to enter a map license key to proceed with the update.
Follow our guide here, or use the form below once you've created your USB.