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Mercedes-Benz CLA Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz CLA Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 604 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 | €63,800 | 0k km | 59 |
| 2026 | €58,950 | 3k km | 61 |
| 2025 | €44,900 | 22k km | 38 |
| 2024 | €39,950 | 48k km | 21 |
| 2023 | €34,500 | 65k km | 41 |
| 2022 | €30,950 | 82k km | 39 |
| 2021 | €27,950 | 91k km | 34 |
| 2020 | €26,000 | 90k km | 33 |
| 2019 | €22,950 | 83k km | 34 |
| 2018 | €19,850 | 92k km | 68 |
| 2017 | €16,950 | 90k km | 74 |
| 2016 | €15,950 | 95k km | 52 |
| 2015 | €14,500 | 131k km | 37 |
| 2014 | €15,500 | 139k km | 11 |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 72% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 74% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 72% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 66% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 61% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 56% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 56% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 45% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class fails: steering & suspension (8.2% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (8.2% of tests), wheel alignment (6.1% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (5.1% of tests).
Common Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 | 115 |
| 1.3 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 69 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 59 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€280 | 53 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 43 |
2.0 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 CLA Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz CLA 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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