Where is the VIN number in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W907/W910)?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W907/W910) produced between 2019–2019, including the quickest label location and the harder-to-see stamped locations.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar (Driver’s Side Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the front driver’s door (LHD = left side). On the B-pillar (the post between the front door and the sliding door), locate the black/silver manufacturer label—it lists the VIN plus weight ratings.
• Access: Very easy. No tools needed; usually clean and high-contrast.
• Note: The video demo is on a RHD Sprinter, so the label is shown on the right side; on LHD vans it’s typically on the left side.
• Tip: If you want to avoid misreading characters (B/8, S/5), scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of typing it.

Windshield (Dashboard VIN Plate)

• Where to look: Stand outside the van and look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side—the VIN is visible on a small plate at the base of the dash.
• Access: Easy, but reflections/glare can make it annoying to read.
• Note: Best checked in shade or with your body blocking sunlight.
• Tip: To beat glare and reflections, capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app so you don’t have to squint and copy it manually.

Firewall / Bulkhead (Engine Bay Stamped VIN)

• Where to look: Open the hood. At the back of the engine bay (below the windshield cowl), find the large air intake hose/duct area and the rubber weather strip. Lift/pull back the rubber seal (and sometimes a plastic cover/duct) to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal firewall/bulkhead underneath.
• Access: Medium difficulty. You’ll likely fight shadows under the cowl, and you may need both hands to hold the seal/duct up.
• Note: On RHD vs LHD, the exact side you lift from may differ—use the back-of-engine-bay/cowl area as your reference point.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and you’re holding parts out of the way, use the flashlight + OCR to scan the stamped number with ScanVin.app rather than trying to write it down one-handed.

Front Wheel Arch / Frame Rail Stamp (Legacy/Last Resort)

• Where to look: Turn the front wheels to full lock and look inside the front wheel arch at the chassis frame rail for a stamped number.
• Access: High difficulty. Awkward angle, usually dirty, and often corroded—may require cleaning (rag/brush) before you can see anything.
• Note: This is commonly seen on older Sprinter generations and is not the primary reference for W907/W910. Use it only if you can’t verify the VIN elsewhere.
• Tip: If the stamping is faint or dirty, use High Contrast AI Mode in ScanVin.app to help pull characters out of grime and uneven metal.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Merceds sprinter 318D VIN Number location #how to locate Mercedes Chassis / Frame number.

▶ Watch Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN Location Guide

• Shows the B-pillar VIN label and the hidden stamped VIN on the firewall on a modern Sprinter; demo vehicle is RHD (mirror the side for LHD).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t see the stamped VIN in the engine bay.” You usually have to lift the rubber weather strip (and sometimes shift a duct/cover) and aim a light into the shadow under the cowl.
• “The characters are too dirty/faded to read.” Stamped areas can be dusty/greasy—wipe first, then scan; for faint stamps, use high-contrast capture rather than guessing letters.
• Sticker/label warning: A door-jamb label can be missing or damaged after repainting/door replacement—if something looks off, cross-check against the windshield VIN and a stamped VIN.

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