Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN Check
We hold 2,549 European used-car listings for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, covering model years 2003 to 2026. Everything below is measured from those listings and from official EU registration data — then checked against the individual car when you run its VIN.
What a Mercedes-Benz A-Class costs, by model year
Asking prices from 2,549 European listings. The typical column is the median — half the cars advertised that year ask less, half ask more. The range is the 10th to 90th percentile, so it shows what condition, mileage and trim are worth on top of the year alone.
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking price | Range (10th–90th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 176 | €30,420 | €28,068 – €38,668 |
| 2019 | 735 | €26,675 | €22,168 – €31,238 |
| 2018 | 338 | €21,832 | €18,708 – €26,356 |
| 2017 | 462 | €18,713 | €15,807 – €22,228 |
| 2016 | 404 | €17,316 | €14,508 – €20,900 |
| 2015 | 147 | €14,647 | €12,586 – €19,393 |
| 2014 | 124 | €13,454 | €11,485 – €16,087 |
| 2013 | 79 | €12,437 | €10,436 – €16,000 |
A 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class typically asks €30,420; a 2013 car asks €12,437, about 59% less. A car priced well under its year's range is usually telling you something — high mileage, a category write-off, an import with a history you cannot see from the advert, or an odometer that has been wound back.
Normal mileage for a Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Median odometer reading by model year, from the same European listings. Use it as the reference point for the car you are looking at: an odometer far below the median for its year is the single most common way a used car is misrepresented in Europe.
| Model year | Listings | Median odometer | Implied per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 176 | 2,412 km | 402 km/year |
| 2015 | 147 | 63,694 km | 5,790 km/year |
| 2014 | 124 | 78,146 km | 6,512 km/year |
| 2013 | 79 | 83,518 km | 6,424 km/year |
A 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class typically shows 2,412 km — roughly 402 km a year. A VIN check compares the readings recorded against that specific car over time, so a reading that went down, or a gap that is too clean, shows up as an inconsistency rather than a guess.
Engines and fuel in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
What is actually on the European market, from 2,549 listings — not the full factory options list, but the mix a buyer will really be choosing between.
- Diesel60.9%
- Petrol37.5%
Body styles and gearboxes
How the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is split across body styles and transmissions on the European market.
- Hatchback71.6%
- SUV14.9%
- Saloon13.5%
- Manual52.2%
- Automatic47.8%
Where Mercedes-Benz A-Class stock sits in Europe
Our listings for this model sit in one European market — United Kingdom, 99.3% of stock. A VIN check still earns its money the moment a car was imported: it can be clean in the country selling it and have an unpaid finance record, a write-off or a theft report in the country it came from.
- United Kingdom 99.3%
Safety recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
132 recall campaigns naming this model are on file. A recall is only a problem if it was never carried out — the check that matters is whether this particular car was fixed.
- The wheel bolts were not tightened in accordance with the torque specifications. The bolts and the wheel assembly could detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.EU Safety Gate · 2026-06-11 · Model years: 2022–2025Risk: Injuries
- A washer for the front safety belts may not correspond to specifications and could not withstand the loads. In the event of an accident, the restraining effect could be incomplete, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.EU Safety Gate · 2025-11-13 · Model years: 2025Risk: Injuries
- The length of the brake hoses on the rear axle is incorrect. The rear axle’s brake hoses can come into contact with surrounding components, chafe over time, and leak brake fluid. This can lead to reduced braking performance in one of the two brake circuits and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended…EU Safety Gate · 2025-07-03 · Model years: 2024Risk: Injuries
- A gasket is lacking between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust gas turbocharger. This can lead to hot, unpurified exhaust gas seeping out between the turbocharger and the manifold. This can damage the cylinder head cover and cause an oil leak. If the oil come into contact with hot engine parts, the vehicle can catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate…EU Safety Gate · 2025-03-06 · Model years: 2024Risk: Fire
- The pyrofuse casing may move while the vehicle is in motion, potentially damaging cables. As a result, the pyrofuse could fail during an accident or cause the separator piston to dislodge into the driver’s footwell, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, cable damage could lead to high-voltage system failure and loss of power without warning, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…EU Safety Gate · 2024-10-24 · Model years: 2024Risk: Injuries
- The steering software may not correctly activate the fallback level in the event of a hardware failure. This could affect the power steering assistance and lead to the loss of steering capacity, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.EU Safety Gate · 2024-04-18 · Model years: 2017–2024Risk: Injuries
What a Carlytics report checks on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The figures above describe the model. A report describes the one car, from its 17-character VIN, and costs EUR 8.90.
- Odometer readings recorded against this VIN over time, and whether they run in order.
- Whether the VIN appears in European stolen-vehicle records.
- Open safety recalls matched to this VIN's build, not just to the model name.
- The registration trail across countries — imports, re-registrations and gaps.
- Decoded factory specification: engine, gearbox, body, fuel and build year.
- A market-value estimate placed against live European asking prices for the same year.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN check — questions
- What does a Mercedes-Benz A-Class VIN check tell me?
- Entering a Mercedes-Benz A-Class's 17-character VIN returns a free decode — factory specification and build data read straight out of the VIN. The paid report adds what the VIN alone cannot tell you: recorded odometer readings, stolen-vehicle records, open recalls matched to the build, the cross-border registration trail and a market-value estimate. It costs EUR 8.90.
- What is a Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth?
- On the European market a 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class typically asks €30,420, with most cars falling between €28,068 and €38,668. Older cars fall away year by year — a 2013 example typically asks €12,437. Those are asking prices from 2,549 live listings, so a private sale usually settles below them.
- How many kilometres should a Mercedes-Benz A-Class have?
- A 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class typically shows 2,412 km on the clock — about 402 km a year. A car well below that for its age is not automatically suspicious, but it is the pattern odometer fraud produces, and it is worth confirming against the readings recorded for that VIN before you pay.
- Does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class have any open recalls?
- We have 132 recall campaigns on file that name this model. Whether any of them applies to a particular car depends on its build date and factory, which is what the VIN identifies — the report matches recalls to the individual vehicle rather than to the model name.
- Where do I find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
- Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door pillar or jamb sticker, and in the registration document. All three should read the same 17 characters. If they do not, stop — a mismatch between the plate, the document and the stamped VIN is the classic sign of a cloned or cut-and-shut car.