50 years of Mercedes-Benz vans: a round-figure birthday – a proud anniversary. The Benz "delivery vehicle", produced back in 1895, was already a vehicle that helped people cope with daily transport tasks.

However, the first true van was presented to the public by Mercedes-Benz in 1955: this was the L 319, which quickly became legendary as a reliable and comfortable partner for a complete range of transport tasks. Its innovative concept was for the first time specifically designed for the growing retail distribution sector.