Daimler Benz L 407 D
Built: 1977-1984 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1977
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Daimler-Benz – further truck and van models: collective page from the 1950s L series to the Atego, four- to eight-cylinder engines, gross weights from 3.5 to 16 tonnes
This page gathers light and medium-duty Daimler-Benz commercial vehicles that the register could not assign to a named series – from the L models of the 1950s to 1970s (L319, L407, L408, L508, L608 and similar) through the 700 and 800 series to the Atego, introduced in 1998. The L designation stood for lorry (Lastkraftwagen), the following three-digit number usually for gross vehicle weight in hundreds of kilograms, and a trailing D for diesel; the four-digit types such as 1017 or 1634 combine the gross-weight class with approximate engine output in metric horsepower. The Düsseldorf and Wörth am Rhein plants were the main production sites for these light and medium series.
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The register lists 72 versions here with four- to eight-cylinder engines, 1,767 to 14,517 cm³ displacement, kerb weights of 2,200 to 11,353 kg, gross vehicle weights of 3,500 to 16,000 kg, lengths of 4,850 to 9,350 mm and widths of 1,977 to 2,600 mm.
The L series and its successors shaped European distribution traffic, trade-vehicle conversions and the fire-service and municipal sectors for decades; the successor Atego still competes today with MAN, Iveco and its own sister model, the Vario.
On older L models, check for corrosion on the frame, cab and wings, the condition of the brake booster and the pre-chamber diesel engine, and the tightness of the hydraulic system on tipper versions; on the Atego, check wear on the turbocharger, clutch and brake discs. Parts for the Atego run through the Mercedes-Benz network, while the classic L series are sourced through specialist vintage-commercial-vehicle workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daimler Benz (weitere Modelle), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,376 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,490 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,651 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 103 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daimler Benz L 407 D weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,651 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daimler Benz L 407 D?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Daimler Benz L 407 D have?
4 cylinders, 2,376 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Daimler Benz L 407 D go?
Top speed is 103 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Daimler Benz L 407 D?
6,100 mm × 2,150 mm.
When was the Daimler Benz L 407 D built?
Production years: 1977-1984.
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 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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