Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018–2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3 Petrol Automatic W177. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Fuel smell from the engine bay, rough running, warning light, or visible dampness around the top of the engine.
Start it from cold, let it idle with the bonnet open afterwards, then stand by the front of the car for a minute.
£900
Hesitation pulling away, a sudden grab when selecting drive or reverse, or awkward stop-start crawling in traffic.
Pull away gently several times, then creep in traffic pace and do a few forward-reverse parking manoeuvres.
£1,800
The centre display stays black, restarts repeatedly, loses camera display, or leaves media and settings unavailable.
Start the car from cold, use navigation, media and camera functions, then switch off and restart it once more.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018–2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3 Petrol Automatic W177, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually