Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought mine new as an Irish import for £12.5K

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Service costs are really steep for what you get.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall the drive is refreshing let down by noisey suspension.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lively Diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks nice after two years.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The harsh ride lets it down.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had my own CAT 1 fitted as the Irish import doesn't have one.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The UK dealer network do not like greys and they let you know it!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Anti rollbar linkages get hammered to death in about 5K.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes