Mercedes Benz 1217L
Built: 1999-2001 · Series: Atego
More machines from model year 1999
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Mercedes-Benz Atego – distribution truck since 1998 between 6.5 and 26 tonnes: type number built from weight class and horsepower, four-cylinder OM904 and six-cylinder OM906 engines, 90 to 220 kW
The Atego arrived in 1998 as the mid-range series between the light Vario and the heavy Actros, and has since covered the distribution and municipal-vehicle class from roughly 6.5 to 26 tonnes; facelifts followed in 2004 and 2013 with new cabs and emission stages. The four-digit type number follows Mercedes' factory standard: the first one or two digits give the weight class in tonnes, the last two roughly the output in horsepower divided by ten – a 1224 stands for about 12 t and roughly 240 hp. L marks, under factory naming, the standard chassis, AF four-wheel drive, NR a special-equipment version; the number after the slash (e.g. /42 or /4760) refers to wheelbase or frame length.
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The register lists 293 versions with 90 to 220 kW output, displacements of 4,200 to 7,698 cm³ (four-cylinder OM904 and six-cylinder OM906) across 4 to 6 cylinders, unladen weights of 4,250 to 16,554 kg, gross weights of 6,500 to 26,500 kg and lengths of 5,750 to 11,970 mm.
The Atego is the classic distribution truck for city logistics, refrigerated transport, furniture and beverage delivery, and fire-service and municipal bodies; it competes with the MAN TGL/TGM, DAF LF, Volvo FL/FE and Iveco Eurocargo.
On used examples, check rust on the frame and body mounting points, condition of clutch and gearbox (Telligent shift on later models), brake system and ABS/ASR, sealing of the cab mounts, and operating hours on municipal and refrigerated bodies, which often run well ahead of pure mileage.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,570 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz 1217L weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz 1217L?
11,990 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz 1217L have?
4 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz 1217L?
8,920 mm × 2,570 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz 1217L built?
Production years: 1999-2001.
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 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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Other models in this series
, 12 (L 4X2)
, 1221 (LNR 4X2)
,815 4X2
1017L
1018 (L 4X2)
1018 L 4X2 3620
1018/42
1018L-97024/3620
1018L/36
1018L/42
1022L
1022L / 42
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