VIN 8BRPE7CD4JE153751 — 2018 Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) Sprinter
Recorded with Rafo Investment Inc · USDOT 3085083
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 8BRPE7CD4JE153751 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) |
| Model | Sprinter |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 72560N2 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-20 to 2025-05-15 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | 8BRPE7CD4JE153751 | CA 72560N2 | RAFO INVESTMENT INC · USDOT 3085083 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Rafo Investment Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3085083
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Intermodal Equipment Provider
- Based in
- El Cajon, CA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 42.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
8BRPE7CD4JE153751 is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter operated by Rafo Investment Inc (USDOT 3085083). License plate on its inspection records: CA 72560N2. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 8BRPE7CD4JE153751. It is a van built by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC (SPRINTER) at the BUENOS AIRES plant. Powertrain: MG5+MH5 with Brake Assist engine, 3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-20 and 2025-05-15. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-15) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Rafo Investment Inc (USDOT 3085083) from 2025-02-20 to 2025-05-15 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | Sprinter |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 2500 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC (SPRINTER) The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | BUENOS AIRES Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | ARGENTINA |
| Engine Model | MG5+MH5 with Brake Assist The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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