Where is the VIN number in Mercedes-Benz GLC (C253/X253)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (vehicle identification number) on the Mercedes-Benz GLC (C253/X253) produced between 2016–2022, including the most scannable locations and the hidden chassis stamping.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar Label (Driver’s Side Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s front door and look on the lower B-pillar. You’ll see a black sticker with white text; the VIN is printed above a barcode and also below the main text block.
• Access: Very low difficulty. No tools needed; just open the door and aim your phone.
• Note: This location is consistent on LHD vehicles (US/EU). On RHD cars, you’ll find an equivalent label on the corresponding side.
• Tip: Because the sticker is vertical and high-contrast, you can scan it directly with your phone and avoid mistyping characters.

2) Windshield VIN Plate (Dashboard Corner)

• Where to look: From outside the vehicle, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, at the VIN plate sitting on top of the dash.
• Access: Moderate difficulty due to common glare/reflections on the glass, even though the plate itself is easy to spot.
• Note: “Driver’s side” changes with steering position (LHD vs RHD), but it will always be on the driver’s side of that market vehicle.
• Tip: If reflections wash out the characters, capture it instantly with the VIN scanner so you don’t have to squint and copy it by hand.

3) Stamped VIN on Floor (Under Front Seat Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor area, lift the pre-cut carpet flap to reveal a VIN stamped into the metal chassis. There’s typically a plastic vent/duct piece under the carpet that frames the stamped numbers.
• Access: Moderate to high difficulty. You must lift the carpet flap, work in a dark/shadowed area, and the stamped metal has lower contrast than a sticker.
• Note: The stamping is commonly found on the front right side of the vehicle body. On LHD cars this is commonly the passenger footwell, but if you don’t see it there, check the driver footwell as well.
• Tip: This spot is awkward and dim—use ScanVin’s flashlight + OCR scanning to read the stamping without crawling in and out repeatedly.

4) Engine Bay VIN/ID (Hard to Verify on This Model)

• Where to look: Some guides suggest checking deep in the engine bay near the firewall area, but in the referenced walkthroughs it wasn’t clearly visible.
• Access: High difficulty (often obscured by plastics/covers and hard camera angles).
• Note: Treat this as a secondary check if you need to compare markings.
• Tip: If you do find a faint/dirty stamping or plate, use the free VIN reader to capture characters cleanly without misreading similar-looking digits/letters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: DIY Guide to Finding the VIN Number on a 2016-2022 Mercedes ...

▶ Watch Mercedes-Benz GLC VIN Location Guide Walkthrough on an LHD GLC showing the B-pillar label and windshield VIN clearly.

Video Tutorial: Mercedes Benz GLC 250 Chassis and Engine number Location #vin ...

▶ Watch Mercedes-Benz GLC VIN Location Guide RHD GLC Coupe clip showing the stamped chassis VIN under the carpet flap (note the side difference vs LHD).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: Rotate your viewing angle, shade the plate with your hand, or scan when the sun isn’t hitting the glass directly.
• Floor stamping hard to read: Lift the carpet flap fully, add a bright light, and wipe dust off the metal so the stamped characters pop.
• Sticker/label issues: A missing or damaged door-jamb label doesn’t automatically mean fraud—compare the windshield VIN and floor stamping and ensure they match your documents.

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