Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Coding Summary
For Model Year 2023 Sprinter Vans
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart/Germany
| VIN Position | Content |
| 1-3 | World Manufacturer Identification (WMI) |
| 4-5 | Model Type, Engine Type, Brake System, Model |
| 6 | Wheelbase, Body Length, Body or Chassis Type |
| 7 | GVWR Class, Chassis Configuration |
| 8 | Restraint devices and their location |
| 9 | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year |
| 11 | Plant of Manufacture |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Serial Number |
| WMI – | VIN Positions 1, 2, & 3: | ||
| Code | Manufacturer | Make | Type |
| W1W | Mercedes-Benz AG | Mercedes-Benz | MPV |
| W1X | Mercedes-Benz AG | Mercedes-Benz | Incomplete Vehicle |
| W1Y | Mercedes-Benz AG | Mercedes-Benz | Truck |
| W1Z | Mercedes-Benz AG | Mercedes-Benz | Bus |
| W2W | Mercedes-Benz AG | Freightliner | MPV |
| W2X | Mercedes-Benz AG | Freightliner | Incomplete Vehicle |
| W2Y | Mercedes-Benz AG | Freightliner | Truck |
| W2Z | Mercedes-Benz AG | Freightliner | Bus |
| Model Type, Engine Type, Brake System and Model – | VIN Position 4-5: | |||
| Code | Model Type | Engine Type | Brake System | Model |
| 40 | 907 (VS30) | M274 2.0L Gasoline | Hydraulic | Sprinter 2500 |
| 4D | 907 (VS30) | OM651 2.2L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 2500 |
| 4E | 907 (VS30) | OM642 3.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 2500 |
| 4K | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 2500 |
| 4N | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 2500 |
| 4V | 907 (VS30) | E-Engine | Hydraulic | eSprinter |
| 5D | 907 (VS30) | OM651 2.2L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 |
| 5E | 907 (VS30) | OM642 3.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 |
| 5K | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 |
| 5N | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 |
| 70 | 907 (VS30) | M274 2.0L Gasoline | Hydraulic | Sprinter 1500 |
| 8D | 907 (VS30) | OM651 2.2L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 XD |
| 8E | 907 (VS30) | OM642 3.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 XD |
| 8K | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 XD |
| 8N | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 3500 XD |
| 9D | 907 (VS30) | OM651 2.2L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 4500 |
| 9E | 907 (VS30) | OM642 3.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 4500 |
| 9K | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 4500 |
| 9N | 907 (VS30) | OM654 2.0L Diesel | Hydraulic | Sprinter 4500 |
| Wheelbase, Body Length and Body or Chassis Type – | VIN Positions 6: | ||
| Code | Wheelbase | Body Length | Body or Chassis Type |
| 2 | 3665 mm/ 144 in. | Cab Chassis | |
| 3 | 4325 mm/ 170 in. | Cab Chassis | |
| B | 3665 mm/ 144 in. | 5932 mm | Cargo Van |
| C | 4325 mm/ 170 in. | 6967 mm | Cargo Van |
| D | 4325 mm/ 170 in. Ext | 7367 mm | Cargo Van |
| F | 3665 mm/ 144 in. | 5932 mm | Passenger Van |
| G | 4325 mm/ 170 in. | 6967 mm | Passenger Van |
| GVWR, Class and Chassis Configuration – | VIN Positions 7: | |
| Code | GVWR Class | Chassis Configuration |
| 3 | 10,001 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. Class 3 | 4×2 |
| 6 | 10,001 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. Class 3 | 4×4 |
| D | 4,001 lbs. to 5,000 lbs. Class D | 4×2 |
| E | 6,001 lbs. to 7,000 lbs. Class E | 4×2 |
| F | 7,001 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. Class F | 4×2 |
| G | 8,001 lbs. to 9,000 lbs. Class G | 4×2 |
| H | 9,001 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. Class H | 4×2 |
| R | 4,001 lbs. to 5,000 lbs. Class D | 4×4 |
| S | 6,001 lbs. to 7,000 lbs. Class E | 4×4 |
| T | 7,001 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. Class F | 4×4 |
| U | 8,001 lbs. to 9,000 lbs. Class G | 4×4 |
| V | 9,001 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. Class H | 4×4 |
| Restraint devices and their location – | VIN Positions 8: |
| Code | Airbag Position: |
| 1 | Driver airbag |
| 5 | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver |
| 7 | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver |
| 9 | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for co-driver |
| B | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for co-driver |
| D | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver and co-driver |
| F | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver and co-driver |
| H | Driver airbag + window airbags |
| K | Driver and co-driver airbag + window airbags |
| M | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver + window airbags |
| P | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver + window airbags |
| S | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for co-driver + window airbags |
| U | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for co-driver + window airbags |
| W | Driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver and co-driver + window airbags |
| Y | Driver and co-driver airbag + thorax-pelvis side airbag for driver and co-driver + window airbags |
Check Digit – VIN Position 9:
Calculated from a mathematical computation of all other VIN characters
Model Year – VIN Position 10:
| Code | Model Year |
| M | 2021 |
| N | 2022 |
| P | 2023 |
Plant of Manufacture – VIN Position 11:
| Code | Build Location |
| T | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 5, P, R, S | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 9, N | Ludwigsfelde, Germany |
Vehicle Serial Number – VIN Position 12-17:
Sequentially assigned vehicle serial number at Plant of Manufacture
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