Mercedes-Benz A-Class road tests and consumer car reviews

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

I love this car.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance 1.7 diesel 2001

I bought the car from new and have had it for 10 years and I am so happy with the car that I am buying another one. I’ve had to replace the shock absorbers, but I’ve had no other problems at all.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2009

I’d like to give you all a warning about the jack that comes with this car. I know all about how to use a jack and always on a  level surface etc. What I did not expect was that the jack would come apart in use, dropping the car suddenly. I was left with the flattened jack, the knob and two heavy washers and a ball race falling apart. It appears that the action of lowering the jack simply unscrews the end allowing the car to fall. Nasty surprise!

Mercedes-Benz A-Class avantguard a150 2007

I’ve just had a repair on the steering shaft after the steering became stiff. The dealership said as it is out of warranty it will be £600.00, not the right answer as the car is only 4 years old with 26k miles. Nice driving position, but the quality should be better for a Merc. Would not buy again.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Automatic 2007

I have recently got rid of my car - and good riddance. A Mercedes it isn’t. The build quality was OK, but the guage of metal was thin. Just listen when doors are shut. Tinny. The seats were poor quality, and the ride was dreadful. This is an expensive small car for someone who likes the idea of a Merc badge, but that badge is the only premium marque part of this car. If you really want a premium marque, steer away from this car.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Avantgarde automatic 2007

Purchased by someone with chronic low back pain, this car is a pleasure to drive and enabled me to continue working despite being in constant pain. The sports suspension makes it hard on the bumps, but the superb cornering & excellent road holding more than makes up for that. Now owned for 3 years, more than 50k on the clock, serviced in accordance with M-B requirements, and no problems whatsoever. Delighted with the car, and more than a little disapointed that the 2-litre petrol automatic is no longer available.

Responses to this review

It is available in a 1.8. If you really want this poor example of a Mercedes, the 1.8 will be very little different - Stuart from Yorkshire

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2003

I have had this car for four years, and found it to be reliable, fuel friendly, and handles brilliantly in the snow and ice. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable small car with plenty of space inside and boot space. Brilliant all round type of car.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 180cdi

Good fuel economy, otherwise average performance, finish on inside was excellent, external paintwork (metallic black) was poor quality, soft and marked easily. Folding arrangements for rear seats was too cumbersome to be practical, so limited car as a hatchback. Worst of all was ride quality, harsh and bouncy on most roads, plus handling cumbersome and heavy. Overall a most disappointing small car, returned to leasing company after 6 months.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 170 Elegance 2008

Bought this a month ago, so far so good. The car is great, I would buy another one, good interior, roomy, fun to drive. The engine is pretty good, and the Xenon headlights are just great.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 Classic SE 2005

Absolutely awful! The car was off the road for 4 months of the 2 years which I owned it! The engine kept cutting out while driving, once causing an accident. Mercedes UK were always rude and unhelpful, especially after the accident. The car wouldn’t lock for the last 3 months and despite 4 visits to the dealer, it was never fixed. Broke down completely twice and when cold usually blew out black smoke...

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 ELEGANCE 2006

A well built car small on the outside but very roomy on the inside. Also easy to drive and park. I can’t fault this car. I would definitely buy another.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A180 CDi Classic

This car is greatly improved over the old model. There is plenty of room inside & this car is very affordable to run. Fairly expensive to buy, but it is a Mercedes after all!