Where is the VIN number in Mercedes-Benz GLE (C167)?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Mercedes-Benz GLE (C167) produced between 2020–2021, including the quick exterior VIN, the door jamb label, and the hidden stamped VIN under the seat-area carpet.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar (Door Jamb) Label

• Where to look: On the driver’s side B-pillar (center pillar) with the door open—look for a black certification label with white text that includes the VIN (often plus paint code and weight ratings).
• Access: Easy access—just open the driver’s door; no tools needed.
• Note: Works the same for LHD/RHD—this is the driver’s door opening area for your market.
• Tip: Because it’s high-contrast and often includes a machine-readable code, use the free VIN reader to scan it cleanly in one shot with your phone at /en/scan-vin/.

Windshield Lower Corner

• Where to look: At the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, visible from outside the vehicle.
• Access: Generally easy, but glare, tint, or a dirty windshield can hide characters.
• Note: Best checked from outside in daylight—adjust your viewing angle to cut reflections.
• Tip: If reflections are fighting you, capture it instantly instead of hand-typing by using /en/scan-vin/ and letting the camera/OCR grab the VIN before the glare wins.

Floor VIN (Stamped Under Front Right Seat / Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: A stamped chassis VIN in the floor, under the front right seat area (commonly the passenger side on LHD vehicles).
• Access: Moderate effort:
  1. Slide the front right seat all the way back.
  2. Find the carpet flap/cutout in the floor area under the front edge of the seat.
  3. Lift the carpet flap to expose the VIN stamped into the metal.
• Note: The stamping is consistently on the right-hand side of the vehicle (as seen in the direction of travel). On LHD cars that’s usually the passenger side—if you don’t find it there, check the opposite footwell for your market/trim.
• Tip: It’s usually dark and the stamping can be low-contrast—turn on flashlight and scan instead of squinting by using /en/scan-vin/ (Flashlight + OCR helps a lot here).

MBUX Digital Display (VIN in Vehicle Info)

• Where to look: On the MBUX infotainment screen, inside the vehicle “Settings/Info” menus under vehicle data where the VIN is shown.
• Access: Easy if the vehicle has power (battery connected/ignition on). No trim removal needed.
• Note: Screen glare can affect readability—shade the display with your hand if needed.
• Tip: If you’re copying from the screen to paperwork, scan the VIN from the display to avoid transcription errors using /en/scan-vin/.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: MERCEDES BENZ GLE300D (W1N167) VIN LOCATION / CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION

▶ Watch Mercedes-Benz GLE VIN Location Guide

• Walk-around showing the exterior VIN/label and the exact process for lifting the carpet flap to reveal the stamped floor VIN.

Video Tutorial: Mercedes GLE 2021 VIN number location

▶ Watch Mercedes-Benz GLE VIN Location Guide

• Quick MBUX navigation demo to display the VIN on the infotainment screen.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN is hard to read: Glare, condensation, or dirt can blur characters—change your viewing angle and wipe the glass before scanning.
• Stamped floor VIN looks “blank”: The stamping sits in a dark footwell and can be low-contrast—slide the seat fully, lift the carpet flap completely, and use a strong light.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN: Door jamb labels can be damaged or replaced—always cross-check the label VIN against the stamped floor VIN and the windshield VIN when buying or inspecting.

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