VIN WDZPE8CD3GP218660 — 2016 Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) Sprinter
Recorded with Franklin Shuttle Llc · USDOT 2806222
Vehicle identity
| VIN | WDZPE8CD3GP218660 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) |
| Model | Sprinter |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 87253M3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-06 to 2026-06-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | WDZPE8CD3GP218660 | CA 87253M3 | FRANKLIN SHUTTLE LLC · USDOT 2806222 |
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
Franklin Shuttle Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2806222
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- S. San Francisco, CA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
WDZPE8CD3GP218660 is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter operated by Franklin Shuttle Llc (USDOT 2806222). License plate on its inspection records: CA 87253M3. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for WDZPE8CD3GP218660. It is a van built by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC (SPRINTER) at the DUSSELDORF plant. Powertrain: 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 2025-06-06 and 2026-06-02. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-02) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Franklin Shuttle Llc (USDOT 2806222) from 2025-06-06 to 2026-06-02 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | Sprinter |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 | DUSSELDORF Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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