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Mercedes-Benz A Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz A Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 759 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz A Class prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €51,500 | 0k km | 10 |
| 2026 | €46,950 | 7k km | 26 |
| 2025 | €40,950 | 12k km | 13 |
| 2024 | €36,900 | 22k km | 20 |
| 2023 | €34,300 | 41k km | 18 |
| 2022 | €29,900 | 80k km | 44 |
| 2021 | €26,950 | 83k km | 78 |
| 2020 | €23,750 | 85k km | 62 |
| 2019 | €22,000 | 84k km | 103 |
| 2018 | €18,900 | 80k km | 63 |
| 2017 | €16,500 | 84k km | 80 |
| 2016 | €14,500 | 91k km | 84 |
| 2015 | €13,000 | 81k km | 61 |
| 2014 | €12,000 | 95k km | 51 |
| 2013 | €11,000 | 75k km | 43 |
Mercedes-Benz A Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz A Classes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 85% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 76% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 66% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 67% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 65% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 61% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 62% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 58% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Mercedes-Benz A Class fails: wheels & tyres (12.4% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (10.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (5.6% of tests), wheel alignment (4.8% of tests).
Common Mercedes-Benz A Class problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€390 | 163 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 94 |
| 1.3 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 75 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€200 | 71 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€280 | 64 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
1.5 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mercedes-Benz A Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz A Class
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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