Mercedes-Benz option codes by VIN
Enter a Mercedes-Benz VIN to see the factory options and packages that car was built with, each with its Mercedes option code — Driver Assistance, Premium Package, AIRMATIC, Burmester and the rest.
Can you get option codes from a Mercedes-Benz VIN?
Yes — but not from a free VIN decoder. The 17 characters of a VIN encode the basics (year, model, body, engine, plant); they do not encode factory options. The options and their option codes live in the vehicle's production record, which the VIN unlocks. That record is what the CarWhere build sheet reads.
What a Mercedes-Benz options lookup returns
Example from a real 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 build sheet (VIN withheld):
You get the options and packages the car was built with and their Mercedes codes — typically 4 or more on a 2016-or-newer Mercedes. US-market VINs only; European-market VINs are flagged before you pay. This is not the full factory data card.
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz
The VIN is at the base of the windshield on the driver side, on the B-pillar or door-jamb label, and on the title and registration.
Common Mercedes-Benz option codes explained
Got a code from your results and want to know what it means? These come up most often — the full list is in our Mercedes-Benz code reference.
Mercedes-Benz options by VIN — FAQ
Can I look up Mercedes option codes by VIN?
Yes. The VIN does not contain the option codes, but it identifies the car's production record, which lists the factory options and packages with their codes. Enter the VIN above to check availability.
Is this the Mercedes data card?
No. The factory data card is a dealer-side document that lists every code on the car. This lookup returns the ordered options and packages from the production record — the codes that distinguish one build from another.
Is a free VIN decoder enough to see Mercedes-Benz options?
No. Free decoders read the government VIN database, which only carries the basics — year, model, body, engine, plant. Factory options and their option codes are not encoded in the 17 VIN characters; they live in the vehicle's production record, which is what the build sheet pulls.
What does it cost?
$9.99 for one VIN, one time — no subscription. We check the VIN for factory build data before you pay, and the report also includes open recalls and a market price check.
Is this an official manufacturer document?
No. It is reconstructed from VIN-level production data and labeled that way. CarWhere is independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer.
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Build data is reconstructed from VIN-level production data and is not an official manufacturer document. Coverage varies by model year; US-market vehicles only. CarWhere is independent and not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.