Where is the VIN number in Mercedes-Benz Klasa B (W247)?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations for the Mercedes-Benz Klasa B (W247) produced between 2019–2019.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Driver-side B-Pillar (Vehicle Identification Plate)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door (LHD cars: left side). Check the B-pillar for a black VIN sticker/plate with the VIN, paint code, and weight limits.
• Access: Easy—no tools needed. Glare off the laminate can make it hard to read at certain angles.
• Note: On RHD models, it’s still on a B-pillar label area—check the driver-side pillar first.
• Tip: If the label is shiny, angle your phone slightly and scan it directly with ScanVin.app to avoid misreading characters due to glare.

2) Windshield VIN (Visible from Outside)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look at the lower corner of the windshield, typically on the left side for LHD (driver side), near the dashboard line.
• Access: Easy to spot, but reflections, glass glare, or dirt around the cowl can block the view.
• Note: If the “left corner” doesn’t show it (market variations), check the opposite lower corner.
• Tip: Reflections are the main enemy here—capture the VIN instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t have to manually transcribe through glass glare.

3) Front Floor / Seat Crossmember (Stamped VIN under Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor, commonly in front of the right-hand front seat (often passenger side on LHD). Lift the small carpet flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal crossmember/floor pan.
  If you don’t find it there, check the other front footwell as well.
• Access: Moderate—requires lifting the carpet flap and possibly moving a mat. It’s often dark, and stamped metal can be low-contrast.
• Note: Floor VIN placement can vary by market/build—use the “check both front footwells” approach.
• Tip: It’s usually in shadow—turn on Flashlight + OCR and use ScanVin.app to scan in tight spaces while holding the flap up.

4) Engine Compartment (Stamped VIN on Body Structure)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the right-hand side of the engine bay (passenger side on LHD), commonly on/near the strut tower or longitudinal member where the VIN is stamped into the body structure.
• Access: Moderate to hard—engine bays get dirty/greasy and the stamping can be partially obscured. Lighting is often poor.
• Note: Exact stamp position can vary slightly with engine/trim, but it will be on a fixed body panel (not a removable plastic cover).
• Tip: If the stamping is faint or dirty, wipe it and then use ScanVin.app High-Contrast AI scanning to help pull the characters out of low-contrast metal.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Glare/reflections on labels or windshield glass: Change your viewing angle, avoid direct flash, and clean the glass/label surface before scanning.
• Hidden stamped VIN under carpet flap (dark + low contrast): Pull the mat back, lift the flap fully, and use a flashlight—stamped characters can disappear under weak lighting.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: A missing/damaged sticker can happen after repairs—always cross-check the B-pillar label against the stamped floor/engine-bay VIN before buying.

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