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Chassis identification

Sprinter chassis codes, explained.

Three generations of Mercedes Sprinter have been sold in the U.S. The chassis code tells you which parts fit — and which ones absolutely do not. Match your van below. Working from a part number instead? Use the OEM part number reference.

T1N

T1N

First-generation Sprinter

1995–2006

OM647 2.7L I5 or OM612 2.7L I5

How to spot it

  • Round, almost bug-eye headlights with separate high-beam reflectors
  • Two-bar horizontal grille with the star centered on the hood
  • Sold as Dodge Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter in the U.S.
  • Smaller, more upright windshield; simpler, boxier mirror housings
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NCV3

NCV3 / W906

Second-generation Sprinter

2007–2018

OM642 3.0L V6 or OM651 2.1L I4

How to spot it

  • Larger, swept-back headlights with a single clear lens face
  • Wider grille with three or more horizontal slats
  • More angular body lines and a taller, longer hood profile
  • Pre-2014 models have a slimmer center screen; 2014+ get the larger display
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VS30

VS30 / W907 / W910

Third-generation Sprinter

2019–present

OM654 2.0L I4 or OM642 3.0L V6

How to spot it

  • LED daytime running lights above the main headlamp (optional on early units)
  • Modern grille with a larger three-pointed star and aero-optimized openings
  • MBUX dash with a raised touchscreen; optional digital cluster
  • W907 = rear-wheel drive cargo/passenger; W910 = front-wheel drive and 4x4 variants
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How to find your VIN

Where it is

The VIN plate is on the driver's side door jamb — the body pillar you see when you open the driver's door. It's also stamped at the base of the windshield on some vans and printed on your registration and insurance card.

What the 10th digit means

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For example, a VIN with "7" in position 10 is a 2007, "F" is 2015, "K" is 2019, "N" is 2022, "P" is 2023, and "R" is 2024. This is the fastest way to confirm which chassis generation you have when the badge is missing or the van was rebadged.

Decode it for me

Paste your 17-character VIN (or just the 10th character) and we'll pick the most likely chassis.

Still not sure which generation you're looking at? Use the quiz and we'll narrow it down from your year and symptoms.

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