Sterling VIN decoder

Sterling VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Sterling VIN?

Decode a Sterling VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Sterling vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
European vehicles also add
  • Odometer reading
  • VIN check in 6 national police databases of stolen vehicles
    • Czech Republic
    • Hungary
    • Lithuania
    • Romania
    • Slovenia
    • Slovakia
    • Vincario - Our own database of stolen cars, motorbikes, trucks etc.
  • Real Vehicle Market Value
    • Learn what's the common vehicle price and odometer reading on the market.
Common market price and odometer reading by a model year (example).
Average odometer and price
Market overview comparing Price and Odometer reading (example).
Market overview comparing Price and Odometer reading
Price distribution (example).
Average odometer and price
Enter Sterling VIN into a search field above to double check what vehicle details are available.

What is a Sterling VIN?

Every Sterling manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Sterling manufacturer database
  • Sterling importer/exporter database
  • Sterling dealer database
  • Sterling workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Sterling models

825
827

Sterling VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Sterling vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Sterling VIN FAQ.

Sterling Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Sterling vehicle. Either in an authorized Sterling service or by an experienced car mechanic.

Check of a Sterling vehicle history is usually the first step so don't hesitate to enter VIN into a search field below.

Sterling VIN Decoder API

Companies with a large volume of VINs can access services:

easily with Sterling VIN Decoder API. Request access now.

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