VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz vs VinReader by Abrites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz
Decode your Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, or Smart VIN to access its data card information instantly. Get quick results, a full datacard, and export your findings in PDF format. This tool is specifically for Daimler AG vehicles.
- VIN decoding for Daimler AG vehicles
- Full datacard information
- Quick response time
- Material design interface
- Export results to PDF
- Share decoded information
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Decode a Mercedes-Benz VIN and view a vehicle data card in seconds. VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz helps you look up factory vehicle information, model details, equipment, option codes and basic specifications from a 17-character VIN. Use it when checking a used car, confirming a data card, or reading factory options for Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, smart and other supported Daimler vehicles. Features: - VIN lookup for supported Mercedes-Benz and Daimler vehicles - Data card with equipment and option codes - Model and production information when available - Fast results from public sources and open databases - Simple interface for quick checks Please note: this app is intended only for supported Daimler/Mercedes-Benz vehicles. It will not return results for Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT, BMW, Opel, Toyota, Fiat, Citroen, Renault, Peugeot and other manufacturers. Disclaimer: this app is unofficial and is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Daimler AG or their brands. We do not store vehicle records. Information is collected from public sources and open databases, may contain errors, and is provided for guidance only. For official vehicle information, contact an authorized dealer.
VinReader by Abrites
This tool reads vehicle identification numbers and mileage from various modules via an OBDII port. It cross-references VINs with stolen vehicle databases for security and detects mileage tampering. Compatible with most car brands, it generates comprehensive reports quickly.
- Read VIN
- Read mileage from modules
- Stolen vehicle database check
- Mileage tampering detection
- Generate comprehensive reports
- Bluetooth interface
- OBDII port connection
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The ABRITES VIN Reader is a standalone device which allows you to read the vehicle’s identification number, mileage stored in different modules and to generate comprehensive report with the click of a button. This Bluetooth-enabled interface is compatible with nearly all vehicle brands on the market. It allows you to connect to the vehicle and read the VIN numbers and kilometers via the OBDII port. Within 30 seconds the VIN Reader shows the identification numbers, then cross-checks it against a couple of databases for stolen vehicles, which ensures safety and security, both for professionals and for end users. Using the VIN Reader you can also check the mileage in each module and see if it has been tampered with in any way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz at 3.4 against VinReader by Abrites's 1.2. VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). VinReader by Abrites's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz's written reviews are positive against 40% of VinReader by Abrites's.
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz ships an update every 7 months, VinReader by Abrites every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz | VinReader by Abrites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (11 ratings) — better | 1.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yury Nazarchuk | Abrites Ltd. |
Customer experience
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz
VinReader by Abrites
Bugs and requests
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz
Reported bugs
15 issues- Check code does not appear
- Security tab stuck, does not open
- No data available
- Technical problem error
- CAPTCHA images won't load
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- Program not working after update
- Software not updated
- Security code not opening
- App crashes
- VIN not recognized
- No search results
- No information on vehicle
- Displays English instead of Chinese
- CAPTCHA is difficult and buggy
- App not loading CAPTCHA
Requested features
3 requests- Option to save VIN history
- Export/print function
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VinReader by Abrites
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VIN decoder for Mercedes Benz
No in-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
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