Mercedes-Benz Klasa C VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Mercedes-Benz Klasa C to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C

Enter a 17-character VIN and the decoder reads the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture for your Mercedes-Benz Klasa C. It is free and needs no registration. Our data lists 26 versions, from the Sedan and T-modell wagon to the Coupe and Kabriolet, with model years from 1992 to present, since the model is still built. Power in our data runs from 75 to 517 hp.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, so the decoded result says nothing about the car's condition. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. On a car you are looking at, compare the decoded model year and country with the registration papers, and check that the body style and power in the listing fit what the papers say.

Mercedes-Benz Klasa C versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W202)1992 - 1997Sedan75 - 280 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S202)1995 - 1997Wagon88 - 192 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W202, facelift 1997)1996 - 2000Sedan88 - 347 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S202, facelift 1997)1996 - 2001Wagon88 - 347 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W203)2000 - 2004Sedan116 - 354 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Sport Coupe (CL203)2000 - 2004Coupe129 - 354 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S203)2001 - 2004Wagon116 - 354 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004)2004 - 2007Sedan122 - 367 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class Sport Coupe (CL203, facelift 2004)2004 - 2008Coupe122 - 272 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004)2004 - 2007Wagon122 - 367 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W204)2007 - 2011Sedan120 - 457 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S204)2007 - 2011Wagon120 - 457 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W204, facelift 2011)2011 - 2015Sedan120 - 507 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Coupe (C204, facelift 2011)2011 - 2015Coupe156 - 517 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S204, facelift 2011)2011 - 2015Sedan120 - 507 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W205)2014 - 2018Sedan116 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Coupe (C205)2014 - 2018Coupe156 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S205)2014 - 2018Wagon116 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Kabriolet (A205)2016 - 2018Convertible156 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C (W205, facelift 2018)2018 - 2021Sedan122 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Coupe (C205, facelift 2018)2018 - 2023Coupe156 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C Kabriolet (A205, facelift 2018)2018 - 2023Convertible156 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz Klasa C T-modell (S205, facelift 2018)2018 - 2021Wagon122 - 510 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)2021 - presentSedan163 - 476 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain2021 - presentWagon200 - 204 hp
Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)2021 - presentWagon163 - 476 hp

Model year characters for the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C, with model years 1992 - present in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S
  • 2026T

What the VIN reveals about a Mercedes-Benz Klasa C

  • The manufacturer and brand (Mercedes-Benz)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz Klasa C

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Mercedes-Benz Klasa C VIN for free

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C built?

Our data lists model years 1992 - present across 26 versions of the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Mercedes-Benz Klasa C?

It is the 10th character. For the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C the characters to expect are 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025), T (2026).

How many versions of the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C are in your data?

26 versions, in 4 body styles, with power up to 517 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I tell which version of the Mercedes-Benz Klasa C a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year, and that narrows the field. Match it to the body style you see (sedan, wagon, coupe or convertible) and then to version names such as Klasa C Coupe (C205) or Klasa C Coupe (C205, facelift 2018). The exact version should be confirmed in the registration papers or with the seller.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

All 17 characters must match exactly, in the same order. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN, so any of them points to a misread or a wrong entry. Then compare the model year and country of manufacture from the decoder with the papers.

What will the VIN decoder not tell me?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or how many owners the car has had. It also does not tell you the engine power, which in our data ranges from 75 to 517 hp across the Klasa C versions, so check that figure in the documents.