Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quite cheap to buy, but a nightmare to re-sell noboy wants it.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    A absolute rip off for servicing M-Benz want over £480 for a major service. Parts expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very harsh you feel every bump in the road

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok not great, but hey it is a 1.4

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It has broken down more times than the months I owned it I'm glad to see the back of it.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok it has the 3 pointed star so what can you say!

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Harsh

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never had to test

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor overall not what you expect from a MB. If you are looking at one I would advise you look at a different car perhaps a Skoda I hear they are very good!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    To many to mention

    Other

    Battery and lots of other electrical problems

    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