Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet by VIN — Decode the Datenkarte (data card)
A Mercedes-Benz build record is the Datenkarte — the factory data card that lists every option code, the paint and upholstery codes, and the production data tied to the vehicle's FIN/VIN. It is the document Mercedes owners use to confirm exactly how a car left the factory.Start with the VIN to lock in the year and plant — it's free.
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How a Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet Lookup Works
The VIN points you to the right reference; the Datenkarte (data card) fills in the original factory configuration.
Enter the Mercedes-Benz VIN
Type the VIN from the dash, door jamb, title, or registration. It fixes the model year, assembly plant, and body style before you read the rest.
We tie it to the Datenkarte (data card)
The VIN points to the right reference so the build record's option, paint, and equipment codes decode correctly for that exact car.
Reconstruct the original spec
The build record rebuilds the factory order: options, colors, drivetrain, and the plant it came from — the configuration the car left the line with.
Where to Find Mercedes-Benz Build Data
Mercedes-Benz records the build in the Datenkarte (data card). Here is where that data lives and how to reach it.
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Retrieved from the FIN/VIN through Mercedes-Benz's electronic parts catalogue (EPC)
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A printed Datenkarte from a Mercedes-Benz dealer or the Classic Center
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Option codes also appear on the spare-wheel-well or trunk-floor sticker on many models
Mercedes-Benz option-code format
Mercedes option (Sonderausstattung) codes are three-digit numeric codes. The paint code is a separate numeric code, and the upholstery code identifies material and color.
Start the Mercedes-Benz build lookup by VIN:
What a Mercedes-Benz Build Record Shows
The Datenkarte (data card) documents the car as it left the factory — far more detail than the window sticker ever showed the buyer.
Every factory option code fitted to the car
Paint code and upholstery (interior) code
Engine and transmission designations
Production date and assembly plant
The full FIN/VIN and model (baureihe) code
Decode Your Mercedes-Benz's Original Build
Enter the VIN to lock in the year and plant, then read the Datenkarte (data card) for the original options, colors, and equipment. Free, in seconds.
Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet Tips
What buyers, collectors, and restorers should know before trusting a Mercedes-Benz build record.
The Datenkarte is the reference for verifying an AMG or special-order Mercedes — the option codes confirm a car is the configuration it claims to be.
Paint and upholstery codes on the data card let a body shop or trimmer match the exact factory color and material.
Three-digit option codes are reused across model ranges, so always decode them against the reference for that specific model and year.
Mercedes-Benz Build Data — Sources & Authority
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center Mercedes-Benz Classic can supply an authenticated data card and history for older models from the factory archive. The references below are the authoritative public origins behind Mercedes-Benz VIN, recall, and title data in the United States.
- NHTSA VIN Decoder ↗
Federal reference decoder for Mercedes-Benz VIN structure.
- NHTSA — Safety Recalls ↗
Open Mercedes-Benz recall lookup by VIN.
- NMVTIS — Bureau of Justice Assistance ↗
Federal title-brand database covering every Mercedes-Benz across all 50 states.
- IIHS — Safety Ratings ↗
Independent crash-test results for modern Mercedes-Benz models.
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Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Mercedes-Benz owners and buyers ask most about the Datenkarte (data card).
What is a Mercedes-Benz build sheet?+
A Mercedes-Benz build sheet is the Datenkarte (data card) — the factory record of how a single vehicle was originally specified. It is the factory data card that lists every option code, the paint and upholstery codes, and the production data tied to the vehicle's FIN/VIN. It is the document Mercedes owners use to confirm exactly how a car left the factory. It documents every factory option code fitted to the car, paint code and upholstery (interior) code, engine and transmission designations, and more.
How do I find a Mercedes-Benz build sheet by VIN?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the form above. The VIN fixes the model year, assembly plant, and body style, which is what lets the Datenkarte (data card) decode correctly. You can find the VIN on the dashboard, the driver-side door jamb, the title, or the registration.
What do Mercedes-Benz option codes look like?+
Mercedes option (Sonderausstattung) codes are three-digit numeric codes. The paint code is a separate numeric code, and the upholstery code identifies material and color.
Where is the Mercedes-Benz build data located?+
On a Mercedes-Benz, the build data is found in these places: Retrieved from the FIN/VIN through Mercedes-Benz's electronic parts catalogue (EPC); A printed Datenkarte from a Mercedes-Benz dealer or the Classic Center; Option codes also appear on the spare-wheel-well or trunk-floor sticker on many models.
Why do Mercedes-Benz buyers and collectors check the build sheet?+
The build record is how you confirm a factory option, package, or color was fitted at the factory rather than added later — which directly affects what a Mercedes-Benz is worth. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center is the authority that mercedes-Benz Classic can supply an authenticated data card and history for older models from the factory archive.
Look Up a Mercedes-Benz Build Sheet by VIN
Enter the VIN to anchor the year and plant, then decode the Datenkarte (data card) — factory options, paint and interior codes, and drivetrain.
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