Where is the Mercedes-Benz paint code located?

Every Mercedes-Benz carries a colour label printed on a sticker or plate on the body — most often inside the driver’s door jamb, under the hood or in the trunk area. Use the diagram below to find the exact spot on your vehicle.

What a Mercedes-Benz colour label looks like

Here are real Mercedes-Benz colour labels. Tap any image to zoom in and compare it with the label on your own car — your paint code is the short combination of letters and numbers printed on it.

How to read your Mercedes-Benz colour code

A Mercedes-Benz paint code is a short combination of letters and/or numbers that identifies your car’s exact factory colour. Once you spot it on the label, match it to the right kit. Popular Mercedes-Benz codes include:

• 650Calcitweiss
• 696Nachtschwarz
• 149Polarweiss
• 744Brillantsilber Metallic
• 992Selenitgrau Metallic
• 831Graphitgrau Metallic