1953
Construction work on the new plant in Vitoria starts on a 140,000 sqm site.
1954
Startup and beginning of assembly of the DKW F 89 L
1958
The then Daimler-Benz AG takes over Auto Union
1960
The built-up area is more than doubled to 25,000 sqm
1960 -1963
Start of production of the DKW 800 S and 70 P models
1963
Production of the new F 1000 L commences; capacity quadrupled to 20,000 vans a year; 80,000 sqm are now built over.
1964
The F 1000 D enlarges the product range.
1972
By amalgamation, Imosa becomes Compañia Hispano Alemana de Productos Mercedes-Benz y Volkswagen S.A. (Mevosa). Production launch of the large van L 406 D (later L 407 D, L 508 D and L 608 D).
1975
The N 1000/N 1300 roll off the assembly line.
1976
Volkswagen AG withdraws from Mevosa. In several stages Daimler-Benz AG acquires the majority of the company, which is renamed Mercedes-Benz España S.A.
1980
The MB 100 supersedes the N 1000 after more than 61,000 units.
1986
As successor the new series MB 100 to MB 180 is launched.
1992
From here on the Vitoria plant is owned entirely by Mercedes-Benz España.
Autumn 1995
Presentation of the Vito and, shortly after, the V-Class and the variants Vito F, Vito L, plus the base vehicle for the Marco Polo camper van. Daimler-Benz AG invests some 400 million euros in plant expansion and development.
Spring 1997
Owing to the increasing demand for vans, Vitoria operates in three shifts. Production rises year after year, setting a record in 2000 with just under 90,000 units.
2003
Introduction of the second-generation Vito and, developed in parallel, the Viano. Increase in plant capacity to 100,000 units annually, manufactured in two shifts. The plant area is doubled to nearly 600,000 sqm.
Vitoria receives the ELA Award, the most important European logistics prize.
2008
With more than 102,400 Vito and Viano (in two shifts) the Vitoria plant is operating at capacity.
2010
Vito E-CELL and the new Vito/Viano roll off the assembly line in Vitoria.
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