A noticeable stock of new vehicles has gathered at the finished-product sites of the former Russian Mercedes-Benz plant in Yesipovo, just outside Moscow. A socialbites.ca correspondent who visited the site observed a significant buildup of stock at the facility’s yards.
On one part of the complex, the dealer Avtodom has set up a parking area for new tractors from the Chinese brand Sitrak, with at least thirty units seen parked and ready. This cluster highlights the mix of both domestic orders and imported models stored on the grounds as production and distribution continue to evolve in the region.
Across the Yesipovo technopark, another area holds roughly 150 unregistered passenger cars that appear idle. The vehicles were found without license plates and were coated in a thick layer of snow, suggesting limited movement for some time. The correspondent counted eight rows of sedans and crossovers, giving a sense of the scale of the idle inventory at this location.
The Mercedes-Benz facility in the Solnechnogorsk district of Moscow region opened in 2019 and shifted to Avtodom’s ownership in 2023, along with Mercedes-Benz assets across Russia. In May 2023, the former Russian office of the German automaker was renamed JSC MB Rus, marking a key organizational change in how the brand operates within the country. This transition aligns the plant with new management while continuing the broader ambition of vehicle production and distribution in the region.
Looking ahead, production at the factory is framed as continuing into 2024, with stakeholders suggesting that output levels and scheduling will reflect evolving market demands and regulatory considerations. The situation underscores the ongoing adjustments in the Russian automotive landscape, where ownership shifts and inventory dynamics influence the flow of vehicles from production lines to dealer lots.
When considering the broader market, questions arise about pricing and availability for Solaris-branded cars within Russia. Market observers note that pricing trajectories for Solaris models depend on multiple factors, including currency conditions, domestic demand, and the strategic decisions of the owning groups. While exact figures fluctuate, the ongoing activity at Yesipovo and related facilities signals continued movement in the Russian auto sector, even amid substantial corporate realignments and logistical realignments that affect how and when cars reach customers.