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Decode any Mercedes-Benz LPS1525 VIN free. Type the 17-character chassis number from your LPS1525 into the decoder above and pull the model year, engine configuration, transmission, GVW class, cab configuration, and plant of origin. No sign-up.
This page is the dedicated LPS1525 hub. The LPS1525 is a flat-nose sleeper cab tractor unit in Mercedes’ heavier commercial lineup, designed for long-haul freight where the driver needed to sleep in the vehicle overnight. The LPS designation (Lastwagen Pullman Schlafkabine) identifies the flat-nose forward-control cab with integrated sleeper. The 1525 designation indicates 15-tonne nominal GVW and 250 hp from an OM422 V8 diesel, making it substantially more capable than the LP1419 or L1419 mid-duty variants.
About the Mercedes-Benz LPS1525
The LPS1525 is a 15-tonne nominal GVW medium commercial truck with a 250-horsepower diesel. Naming decodes as L + first two digits (GVW rounded) + last two digits (engine hp / 10). The LPS family includes several closely related models with different GVW and engine output combinations:
| Model | GVW nominal (tonnes) | Engine hp nominal | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPS1525 | 15 | 250 | This page |
| LPS1618 | 16 | 180 | Flat-nose sleeper cab (lower output) |
| LPS1928 | 19 | 280 | Heavier flat-nose sleeper cab |
The LPS1525 belongs to the larger Mercedes heavy-duty tractor family that includes the LPS1618, LPS1928, LPS2225, and other LPS-designated tractors. Unlike the L-cab and LP-cab medium-duty trucks with the OM366 6-cylinder diesel, the LPS1525 steps up to the OM422 V8 diesel for the sustained power output required in tractor service. Position 4 to 6 of the VIN identifies the specific LPS chassis series.
Mercedes-Benz LPS1525 WMI codes (positions 1 to 3)
| WMI | Country | Plant | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDB | Germany | Wörth am Rhein (Mercedes commercial vehicle plant) | European-market LPS1525 |
| 9BM | Brazil | São Bernardo do Campo (Mercedes-Benz do Brasil) | Brazilian and Latin American LPS1525 |
The LPS1525 was built at Wörth am Rhein in Germany and, for Latin American markets, at São Bernardo do Campo in Brazil. Brazilian production often continued after European production ended, so many surviving LPS1525 units in commercial service today are Brazilian-built.
How to decode a Mercedes LPS1525 VIN, position by position
Positions 1 to 3: WMI
See the table above. Position 1 identifies country of assembly: W for Germany, 9 for Brazil.
Positions 4 to 8: VDS
Positions 4 to 6 identify the LPS chassis series. Position 7 encodes cab configuration and axle count. Position 8 identifies the engine:
| Char (pos 8) | Engine | Fitment |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | OM422 12.8L V8 diesel (250 hp) | Standard LPS1525 |
| 8 | OM422A 12.8L V8 turbo diesel (higher output variants) | Some export LPS1525 units |
Position 9: Check digit
Calculated from the other 16 characters. Enforced by national commercial vehicle registries.
Position 10: Model year
| Char | Year |
|---|---|
| A | 1980 |
| E | 1984 |
| G | 1986 |
| H | 1987 |
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
| P | 1993 |
| R | 1994 |
| S | 1995 |
| T | 1996 |
| V | 1997 |
Position 11: Assembly plant
Wörth (Germany) or São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) depending on market.
Positions 12 to 17: Serial number
Production sequence stamped on your specific LPS1525.
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes LPS1525
- Manufacturer plate on the driver-side A-pillar or cab door frame
- Stamped into the right-side frame rail behind the cab
- Stamped on the engine block, upper right side
- Vehicle registration, insurance, and DOT ID sticker
- Fleet log book if the vehicle is in fleet service
Commercial vehicles like the LPS1525 have more physical stampings than passenger cars because they’re built to survive collision repair, body swaps, and multiple registrations. On a genuine LPS1525, the manufacturer plate, frame stamp, and engine block stamp should all match.
Mercedes LPS1525 known issues
OM366 and related I6 diesels are famously durable but a few pattern issues affect the used market: injection pump timing drift, glow plug relay wear, and chassis rust on units driven in salt regions. Brazilian-built LPS1525 units often have different rust patterns due to tropical service conditions; watch cab door bottoms and rear cross-members on tropical-market examples. Cab hinges wear on high-mileage units.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a Mercedes-Benz LPS1525 VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN from the manufacturer plate, frame stamp, or registration into the decoder at the top of this page. Results include the LPS chassis series, model year, engine, cab configuration, and plant (Germany or Brazil). No sign-up.
What does LPS1525 mean?
The LPS1525 designation decodes as: L for Lastwagen (truck), P for pullman/flat-nose cab, S for Semi-sleeper cab, first two digits = 15-tonne GVW nominal, last two digits = 250 hp nominal engine output. So LPS1525 = 15-tonne truck with 250-hp diesel.
Where is the LPS1525 built?
Wörth am Rhein (Germany) or São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil). Position 1 of the VIN identifies country: W for Germany, 9 for Brazil. Position 11 identifies the specific plant.
What does LPS mean in LPS1525?
L stands for Lastwagen (truck), P for Pullman (forward-control flat-nose cab), and S for Schlafkabine (sleeper cab). Together LPS identifies a flat-nose truck with an integrated sleeper cab designed for long-haul work. The LPS1525 is a specific model in this family with 15-tonne nominal GVW and 250-hp OM422 V8 diesel.
Is the LPS1525 a tractor unit or a rigid truck?
The LPS1525 was sold in both tractor (with fifth wheel for a semi-trailer) and rigid-body configurations depending on the buyer’s specification. Position 7 of the VIN encodes the specific body configuration. The tractor variant is more common on the used market.
What’s the difference between LPS1525 and LP1419?
GVW class, cab type, and engine family. The LP1419 is a 14-tonne day-cab medium-duty truck with the OM366A 6-cylinder turbo diesel (190 hp). The LPS1525 is a 15-tonne sleeper-cab heavy-duty truck with the OM422 V8 diesel (250 hp). Different market positioning entirely: the LP1419 for regional freight, the LPS1525 for long-haul.
Is the Mercedes LPS1525 VIN decoder free?
Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every LPS1525 VIN free of charge with no sign-up. The decode covers everything the factory stamped into the VIN.
Can a LPS1525 VIN be faked?
The manufacturer plate on the cab can be replaced, but the frame rail stamp and engine block stamp are physically tied to the truck. Because commercial vehicles are often re-bodied (box body replaced with tipper, tipper with tanker), the physical stamps are the reliable reference. Verify all three against the paperwork before purchase. The guide how to check if a car is stolen by VIN covers additional verification steps.
Decode any Mercedes LPS1525 VIN free
Type your 17-character LPS1525 VIN into the decoder at the top of this page for an instant breakdown. For related reading:
- Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder hub for the brand-wide guide
- How to read a VIN number for the general standard
- What every character in a VIN means for a position-by-position reference
- VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report for what a decode covers vs. what it doesn’t
