A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN opens with W1X (Germany). A 2026 Sprinter carries T in position 10.
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How to read a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN
Here is a real 2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN W1W4NBVY1TT621090 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 207 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1X | Germany | Incomplete Vehicle | 48 | |
| W1Y | Germany | Truck | 47 | |
| W1W | Germany | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | 34 | |
| WDA | Germany | Incomplete Vehicle | 31 | |
| WD3 | Germany | Truck | 18 | |
| W1Z | Germany | Bus | 13 | |
| WD4 | Germany | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | 9 | |
| WDZ | Germany | Bus | 5 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has not yet outlived: its 17 years still map one-to-one. All 17 model years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 2010 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 207 VINs the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses 17 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | 4 (43%) · P (28%) · 8 (17%) · 9 (3%) · 5 (3%) · F (2%) | 6 distinct |
| 5 — series | N (33%) · E (31%) · F (22%) · K (6%) · 0 (6%) · D (1%) | 6 distinct |
| 8 — engine | Y (68%) · C (18%) · D (13%) · B (0%) · Z (0%) | 5 distinct |
What a decoded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 17 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN normally opens with W1X; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns NHTSA holds on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
What year is my Sprinter by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Sprinter carries T, a 2025 Sprinter carries S, a 2024 Sprinter carries R.
What does position 4 mean on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 207 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VINs here, 4 is the most common character in position 4, on 43% of them.
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