Mercedes-Benz Data Card & Option Codes by VIN
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What is a Mercedes-Benz Data Card?
A Mercedes-Benz data card is the factory record of how a specific car was built — a list of three-digit option codes (often called SA codes, for Sonderausstattung, German for "special equipment") that identify every package, color, trim, and standalone option the car left the factory with. Mercedes shows this original configuration through Mercedes me Owner, which requires the VIN to be authenticated to an account, so there is no public per-VIN data-card lookup for shoppers. CarWhere reconstructs the equivalent build record — the codes and what they map to — from licensed VIN-level build data when it exists for the VIN, decoded for that exact car rather than the model in general. It's a research aid, not an original Mercedes-Benz document.
How to read data cards
A data card lists the model designation, paint and interior codes, and a column of three-digit option codes. Each code corresponds to one factory selection — an appearance package, a driver-assistance bundle, an individual option, or a market/version code. The codes are not human-readable on their own; decoding them means matching each number to the option it represents for that model and year, which is exactly what a per-VIN build sheet does.
Where to find the data cards
- • Mercedes me Owner, once the VIN is authenticated to an account (not available to shoppers)
- • The original data card that shipped in the vehicle wallet or service booklet, if it was kept
- • A CarWhere build sheet, reconstructed and decoded from licensed VIN-level build data for the exact VIN
Common options these codes represent
These are examples of what data cards map to — the exact codes and options on a specific car are decoded from that VIN's build data, not from this list. Data density varies by model year and specific VIN.
Why the data cards matter
Mercedes-Benz layers extensive optional equipment on top of every trim — AMG Line and Night Package appearance bundles, Driver Assistance and Premium packages, air suspension, Burmester audio, and interior trim choices are each selected independently. Two C-Class or GLE models with the same badge can carry very different equipment, so confirming the actual option codes tells you far more about what a car is — and what it's worth — than the trim name alone.
Sources & limitations
CarWhere does not publish a static code-to-meaning dictionary — a specific VIN's codes are decoded from licensed VIN-level build data matched to that exact VIN, not to the model in general. Coverage varies by brand, model year, and specific VIN; some VINs return a full option breakdown, others return partial data, and some return no usable build record, in which case you are not charged. This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Mercedes-Benz data card, Monroney label, or factory certificate.
FAQ
What is a Mercedes-Benz data card?
The factory record of a specific car's build — a list of three-digit option codes (SA codes) identifying every package, color, trim, and option installed at the factory.
Can I look up a Mercedes data card by VIN for free?
Checking whether detailed build data exists for your VIN is free and happens before you pay anything. The full decoded build sheet is $9.99 one-time only if that data is found — no subscription, and no charge if it isn't found.
What are SA codes on a Mercedes?
SA stands for Sonderausstattung ("special equipment"). SA codes are the three-digit numbers on the data card, each mapping to one factory option or package for that model and year.
Is this an official Mercedes-Benz document?
This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Mercedes-Benz data card, Monroney label, or factory certificate. Mercedes me Owner requires VIN authentication to view its own records.
Does the data card include accident, title, or ownership history?
No. Accident history, title brands, odometer history, prior-owner count, and service records are not included. Use a dedicated vehicle history provider, the free NICB VINCheck, or your state titling agency for those.