Mercedes Benz TN 409 DA
Built: 1985-1987 · Series: TN
More machines from model year 1985
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Mercedes-Benz TN – collective page of the first Bremen van from the TN 207 to the TN 412: type code from weight class, four- and five-cylinder diesel engines
This page gathers the Mercedes-Benz T1, factory-designated TN (Transporter Neu), built from 1977 to 1995 at the Bremen plant and known by its place of production as the Bremen van. It replaced the older Düsseldorf van and, as chassis, panel van, combi and flatbed, formed the basis for trades, commerce and motorhome conversions. The type designation follows the Mercedes scheme for commercial vehicles: the first digits assign the van to a weight class, TN 207 and TN 208 to the lightest class around 2.8 tonnes, TN 407 to TN 412 to the heavier class up to 4.6 tonnes gross weight.
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The register lists here 16 versions with displacements from 2,307 to 2,938 cm³ from four- and five-cylinder diesel engines, unladen weights from 1,710 to 3,240 kg and gross weights from 2,550 to 3,500 kg.
The T1 was the brand's most-built van for eighteen years and, with its modular construction, laid the foundation for Bremen's lasting importance as a Mercedes-Benz van plant; it competed with the Ford Transit and VW LT.
On a used purchase, rust on wheel arches, sills and the load bed, the condition of clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the prechamber diesel engines and their condition at high mileage count; parts are supplied both by the independent parts trade and the Mercedes-Benz network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz TN, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,938 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,130 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,535 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz TN 409 DA weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,535 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz TN 409 DA?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz TN 409 DA have?
5 cylinders, 2,938 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mercedes Benz TN 409 DA built?
Production years: 1985-1987.
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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Other models in this series
TN 207 NA
TN 208
TN 208 DA1
TN 208 DB2
TN 307 DC
TN 307 DD
TN 308 DD
TN 308 EC
TN 309 N D
TN 312 D
TN 312 DD
TN 312DD
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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