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Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447

The Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class W447 was introduced in 2014 as the third generation of the midsize van family. It continues the lineage that began in 1996 and was built as the successor to the Viano and Vito models.

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Third‑Generation Launch in 2014

The W447 entered production in 2014, marking the start of the third generation of the V‑Class series. Production years for this generation are noted as 2014‑2019, and it replaced the earlier Viano‑ and Vito‑based models.

A Heritage Stretching Back to 1996

The V‑Class lineage dates back to 1996 with the first‑generation W638 (1996‑2003). A second generation, the W639, ran from 2003‑2014 before giving way to the current W447 generation that began in 2014 and continues to the present.

Built in Spain’s Vitoria Plant

Manufacturing of the W447 takes place at Mercedes‑Benz’s plant in Vitoria, Spain, where the model series 447 is produced as the successor to the Viano and Vito vans.

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