Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive, but nicely done.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    50,000 miles and a new Aircon pump will cost £800+. Ouch!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Safest I have ever felt. Passengers like it, too.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, quiet and very quick for its size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mechanically excellent, but I worry about the ancilliaries.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Love or hate it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better ride when loaded or 4 up.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    They stole the radio but I've still got the car.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good but undecided re next purchase due to spares.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Door trim is easily damaged.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No