Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 6365. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026.
Autorrive assessment
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Additional independent testing
IIHS evaluates crash protection, crash prevention and equipment using its own tests and grading system.
A verified independent assessment is not yet included in this report. NHTSA results above remain separate from an Autorrive composite score.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 5 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Xenon HeadlightsDealer listed
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 14, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: WDDNG7KB4CA424018
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
7 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
View example records
Document 10136035
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
Document 10043294
MERCEDES: DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SWITCH WAS DAMAGED. *PE
Document 10043726
MERCEDES: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING CODING NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND UPDATED IF NECESSARY. *KB
Document 10043730
MERCEDES: UPDATE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE. MODEL 221 MODEL YEARS 2010-2012. *KB
Document 10044601
XENTRY (MERCEDES): CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) IS ACTIVATED; STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT IS VERY FINE LEAK. AUTOMATIC FUEL TANK LEAK TEST SOFTWARE IS SENSITIVE AND CAN PRODUCES AN ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSIS. MODELS 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,AND 166 WITH NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATE 11/22/13. *PE
Document 10045027
XENTRY(MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, CAN NOT ENGAGE OR CLOSE FRONT DOOR PROPERLY. MODELS 197.377. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Nov 14, 2026. Records match 2012 Mercedes-benz S-Class, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Nov 14, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
6.0L SOHC Bi-Turbo 36-Valve V12
Dealer-listed features 20
Lane Departure Warning
Backup Camera
Xenon Headlights
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Bluetooth
Sunroof/Moonroof
Cruise Control
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Premium Audio
Rain Sensing Wipers
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Engine
6L · 12-cylinder · V-Shaped
Manufactured in
SINDELFINGEN, GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Nov 14, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Forward collision warning (FCW) Dealer reported
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Dealer reported
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Electronic stability control (ESC) Dealer reported
Brake assist Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Adaptive headlights Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 26 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Xenon HeadlightsDealer listed
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Power front seat head restraint controlDealer listed
Lane departure preventionDealer listed
Night View Assist PLUS night visionDealer listed
Rear mounted cameraDealer listed
Blind Spot AssistDealer listed
Bi-Xenon high-intensity discharge low and high beam headlightsDealer listed
PARKTRONIC front and rear parking sensorsDealer listed
Front headlight washersDealer listed
LED daytime running lightsDealer listed
Auto-leveling headlightsDealer listed
Front cornering lightsDealer listed
LED brake lightsDealer listed
Rain detecting wipersDealer listed
Manual rear child safety door locksDealer listed
8 airbagsDealer listed
Driver front impact airbagDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 14, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 114
Lane Departure Warning
Backup Camera
Xenon Headlights
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Bluetooth
Sunroof/Moonroof
Cruise Control
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Premium Audio
Rain Sensing Wipers
Alloy Wheels
Satellite Radio
Interior 25
Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
Ventilated rear seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heated rear seats
Leather front seat upholstery
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion extension, seatback side bolster support, cushion tilt, adjustable shoulder support, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Rear climate control with rear controls
Dual-zone rear climate control
Massaging driver seat
Massaging front passenger seat
Massaging rear seats
Leather rear seat upholstery
Automatic climate control
Power rear side window sunblinds
Leather steering wheel
Power reclining rear seats
4-way power rear seat lumbar
Power tilting steering wheel
Power telescopic steering wheel
Power front seat head restraint control
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
REST residual heat recirculation
Auxiliary rear heater
Exterior 19
First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation sunshade
Dual sunroof
20 x 8.5-inch front and 20 x 9.5-inch rear silver AMG forged aluminum wheels
P255/35ZR20 summer performance BSW front tires and P275/35ZR20 summer performance BSW rear tires
Full-size spare tire with aluminum wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
4 doors
Galvanized steel/aluminum/composite body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Chrome bodyside insert
Rocker panel extensions
Chrome grille
Chrome side window trim
Chrome door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Black windshield trim
Mechanical 25
AMG 6L V-12 twin turbo, premium gasoline, engine with 621HP
AMG 6L V-12
Active front anti-roll
Active rear anti-roll
Active Body Control (ABC) adaptive ride suspension
Auto-leveling front and rear suspension
Automatic height adjustable suspension with driver control
Sport ride suspension
Twin turbo
5-speed automatic
Selectable mode transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT Sequential shift with steering wheel controls
Automatic
Rear-wheel drive
Speed sensitive power steering
Lock-up transmission
Front mounted engine
Spark ignition system
Longitudinal mounted engine
Aluminum engine block
Aluminum cylinder head
Overdrive transmission
Transmission oil cooler
Engine Configuration: AMG V12
Driver controlled suspension ride settings
Entertainment 25
Rear entertainment system with DVD player
Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
Harman/kardon speakers
External memory control
DVD-audio playback capability
Voice activated audio controls
AM/FM/digital/SiriusXMsatellite
Internal storage capability
7.2 GB internal storage
2 total number of 1st row displays
2 total number of 2nd row displays
8 inch primary display
6-disc CD player
CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel