Mercedes Benz 307D/33
Built: 1981 · Series: 307D
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Mercedes-Benz 307D – the T1 van with a 3.0-tonne gross weight: four- and five-cylinder diesels from 2.1 to 3.0 litres, also as a Kampeerwagen conversion, 1,775 to 3,120 kg unladen weight
The 307D belongs to the T1 range, which Mercedes-Benz built from 1977 to 1995 in Düsseldorf and, after German reunification, also in Ludwigsfelde. T1 type designations follow a fixed scheme: the first two digits give the gross vehicle weight in tonnes times ten, the third digit the power class, and D the diesel engine – the 307D is thus a three-tonne van in the lower power class. The version held in this register as "307D Kampeerwagen" shows the motorhome conversion common on T1 chassis.
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The register lists here 5 versions from four to five cylinders of 2,100 to 3,005cc displacement, unladen weights from 1,775 to 3,120 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,200 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,880 to 2,340 mm.
For almost two decades the T1 was the backbone of the German mid-size van segment, used as a panel van, tipper, flatbed, minibus and, as here, as the basis for motorhome conversions. Its main rivals were the VW LT and the Ford Transit; the T1 was regarded as durable and long-lived, which makes it sought after today among motorhome and tradesman vehicles.
When buying used, check for corrosion on wheel arches, sills and the floor, the condition of the injection pump and glow plugs on the pre-chamber diesels, and, on Kampeerwagen conversions, dampness in the habitation area and the condition of the gas system and furniture. Parts for the chassis and engine remain readily available through an active T1 club and youngtimer market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes Benz 307D, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,376 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,775 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz 307D/33 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,775 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz 307D/33?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz 307D/33 have?
4 cylinders, 2,376 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mercedes Benz 307D/33 built?
Production years: 1981.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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