Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN Decoder: Free Lookup

Want to decode your Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN? You’re in the right place, and it’s completely free. Just type the 17-character vehicle identification number from your Metris into the box above and you’ll get the make, model variant, year, engine family, transmission, trim level, factory options and assembly-plant data in seconds. No sign-up, no email needed.

About the Mercedes-Benz Metris

The Metris was Mercedes-Benz's mid-size commercial van for North America, sold globally as the Vito until 2023. It was produced from 2014 to 2023, and you’ll find it as a Mid-size Cargo Van, Passenger Van. Assembly happened at: Vitoria, Spain.

Because the Metris is a commercial vehicle, its 17-character VIN does more than identify the chassis. It also encodes payload class, wheelbase, roof height and body configuration. If you're an upfitter, fleet operator or parts supplier, that's the data you actually need.

A few things worth knowing about the Metris

The Metris was sold only in North America from 2015 to 2023 (in the rest of the world it's known as the Vito). Mercedes-Benz USA discontinued the Metris in 2023 with no direct replacement, leaving the larger Sprinter and smaller competitors to cover the mid-size commercial-van segment.

How to decode a Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN

Every Mercedes-Benz VIN built since 1981 follows the ISO 3779 standard. That gives you 17 alphanumeric characters split into three blocks: the World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1 to 3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (positions 4 to 9) and the Vehicle Identifier Section (positions 10 to 17). Here’s what each chunk tells you about your Metris.

Positions 1 to 3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

WD4 and WD3 are typical WMI prefixes for Metris.

Positions 4 to 8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

W447 chassis code (also known internationally as Vito) is encoded in VDS positions 4 to 8.

Position 9: Check Digit

The check digit comes from a weighted sum of the other 16 characters. Think of it as a self-validating control. If you mistype any single character on your Metris VIN, the check digit won’t match and the VIN is flagged as invalid.

Position 10: Model Year

Position 10 tells you the model year using a rolling alphanumeric scheme. A quick Mercedes-Benz cheat sheet: S = 1995, Y = 2000, 5 = 2005, A = 2010, F = 2015, L = 2020, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026.

Position 11: Assembly Plant

Position 11 is typically 'F' (Vitoria, Spain).

Positions 12 to 17: Production Sequence Number

The final six digits are the unique serial number stamped on your specific Metris as it rolled off the assembly line.

Mercedes-Benz Metris engine codes

Over the years the Metris has been offered with the following engine families: M274 2.0L turbo four-cylinder gasoline (208 hp), seven-speed automatic. Mercedes-Benz engine codes follow a tight naming convention. The letter ‘M‘ denotes a petrol/gasoline engine (think M256, M177, M139), while ‘OM‘ (Oel-Motor) flags a diesel (OM651, OM654, OM656 and so on). Want to know exactly which engine sits under your Metris? Decode the VIN above. VDS positions 4 to 8 will give you the exact engine variant.

Metris VIN quick reference

Here’s the at-a-glance reference for decoding any Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN:

• Production years: 2014 to 2023
• Body styles: Mid-size Cargo Van, Passenger Van
• Primary assembly: Vitoria, Spain
• WMI prefix: WD4 and WD3 are typical WMI prefixes for Metris.
• Chassis identifier (VDS): W447 chassis code (also known internationally as Vito) is encoded in VDS positions 4 to 8.
• Plant code (position 11): Position 11 is typically 'F' (Vitoria, Spain).
• Engine families: M274 2.0L turbo four-cylinder gasoline (208 hp), seven-speed automatic
• Trim levels offered: Metris Cargo Van, Passenger Van, Worker Cargo Van

Mercedes-Benz Metris trim levels and variants

Across its run the Metris has shown up in these trim levels: Metris Cargo Van, Passenger Van, Worker Cargo Van. Every trim leaves a fingerprint inside the VIN’s VDS section. Decoding your VIN doesn’t just confirm the trim level. It also surfaces the original factory option packages (AMG Line, Premium, Driver Assistance, Burmester audio, the lot), and that’s the stuff that really matters when you’re checking resale value.

Recall and safety information for the Mercedes-Benz Metris

Open and historic recalls on the Metris are tracked by NHTSA in the USA, by the European Commission’s RAPEX system in the EU, and by individual national transport authorities elsewhere. Once you’ve decoded your Metris VIN above, copy the 17 characters into any of these databases to check for outstanding safety actions. On modern Mercedes-Benz cars the usual suspects are airbag inflators, fuel-system seals, electric power steering and occupant-classification software.

Why use VinDecoderPlus for your Metris?

You’ll get a free instant decode of any Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN with VinDecoderPlus. No sign-up, no email, no credit card. The data comes from NHTSA’s vPIC database (the official US government VIN registry) and is cross-referenced with manufacturer specifications. If you want to dig deeper into ownership records, accident reports, title brands or odometer history, you can upgrade to a full vehicle history report directly from the results page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I decode my Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN?

Type the 17-character VIN from your Metris’s windshield, driver-side door jamb, or vehicle title into the VinDecoderPlus tool above. Because the Metris was produced from 2014 to 2023 as a mid-size cargo van, passenger van, the decoder returns model-year-appropriate data, including the engine variant from the M274 2.0L turbo four-cylinder gasoline (208 hp) family. The information comes straight from NHTSA’s vPIC database and Mercedes-Benz build records.

Where is the VIN located on a Mercedes-Benz Metris?

On a Metris you’ll find the VIN in four places. First, on the lower-left corner of the windshield, where it’s visible from outside the car. Second, on a sticker inside the driver’s-side door jamb. Third, stamped into the engine firewall or chassis rail (this is typical for mid-size cargo van bodies). And fourth, printed on the vehicle title, registration and insurance card. On the Metris, the door-jamb sticker is also where you’ll see the original tire and load specification.

What engines were offered in the Mercedes-Benz Metris?

The Mercedes-Benz Metris has been offered with these engine families: M274 2.0L turbo four-cylinder gasoline (208 hp), seven-speed automatic. The specific engine installed in your particular Metris is encoded in VDS positions 4 to 8 of the VIN. You can confirm the exact displacement, output and aspiration once you decode the VIN above.

Where was the Mercedes-Benz Metris built?

The Metris is mainly assembled at: Vitoria, Spain. Position 11 is typically ‘F’ (Vitoria, Spain). Why does it matter where your car was built? Parts compatibility. European-spec and North-American-spec Metris variants sometimes differ in lighting, emissions equipment and OBD-II reporting standards, even when they share the same chassis code.

How can I check open recalls on my Mercedes-Benz Metris?

Once you’ve decoded your Metris VIN above, copy the 17 characters into the NHTSA recall database (USA), the EU RAPEX system, or the Mercedes-Benz owner portal. Since the Metris was produced from 2014 to 2023, you may also bump into historic technical service bulletins (TSBs). Those aren’t safety recalls, but they do give you useful maintenance guidance for your specific chassis code.

What trim levels are available for the Mercedes-Benz Metris?

Across its run, the Metris has been offered in: Metris Cargo Van, Passenger Van, Worker Cargo Van. Each trim leaves its fingerprint inside the VIN’s VDS section. The Metris was sold only in North America from 2015 to 2023 (in the rest of the world it’s known as the Vito).

Is the Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN decoder really free?

Yes. VinDecoderPlus is a completely free decoder for every Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN. No sign-up, no credit card, no usage limit. If you want the deeper stuff (ownership records, accident history, title brand) for the Metris, full vehicle history reports are available as an optional paid upgrade from the results page.

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