Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Overpriced and fault ridden.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Would have been pricey, even if it did work.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Laughable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Alarm failed to trigger when thieves broke in.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not overly concerned about many faults.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Numerous expensive faults over 4 years.

    Other

    Thoroughly disappointing - think twice.

    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