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Mercedes paint code by VIN
Enter your Mercedes-Benz's 17-character VIN and we'll find the car, its colour and its factory paint code — free. Handy after a private plate change, or when the label has worn off.
Check it's a Mercedes-Benz VIN
| Starts with | Built by |
|---|---|
| WDD / WDB | Mercedes-Benz cars, older models |
| W1K | Mercedes-Benz cars from about 2019 |
| W1N | Mercedes-Benz SUVs from about 2019 |
| WDC | Mercedes-Benz SUVs, older models |
The 10th character is the model year and the last six are the car's own serial number. What every VIN character means →
VIN and paint code on a Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes paint codes are three digits on the door-pillar label, which also shows the VIN.
- On the driver’s door pillar
- Under the bonnet, near the radiator support
Mercedes paint code by VIN — questions
Can I find my Mercedes paint code by VIN?
Yes. Enter the 17-character VIN above. We match it to the Mercedes-Benz’s records and show its colour and paint code — free, no sign-up.
Is the paint code part of the Mercedes VIN?
No. The VIN identifies the car — maker, model, year and factory — while the paint code is recorded against the car. Mercedes paint codes are three digits on the door-pillar label, which also shows the VIN.
How do I know it’s a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
Look at the first three characters: WDD / WDB, W1K, W1N, WDC are Mercedes-Benz’s manufacturer codes. A different start usually means a different maker, or a mistyped character.
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz?
At the bottom of the windscreen on the passenger side, on the label in the driver’s door frame, and on the V5C logbook.
Where is the paint code on a Mercedes-Benz?
On the driver’s door pillar. It looks like this: three digits, for example 149 or 197.
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