2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class 2.0 A180 CDI Avantgarde SE

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: A Class
• Trim: Avantgarde SE
• Version: 2.0 A180 CDI Avantgarde SE CVT FWD Euro 5 5dr (107 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 44,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 107 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (CVT)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 144 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE has covered 44,000 miles, around 14,600 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £4,195. It is priced at £3,490, which is £705 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,604 Mercedes-Benz A Class adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. Since we first spotted the advert 48 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £700. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is SQ Motor Group, based in Reading. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £705 (16%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,195.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,604 priced Mercedes-Benz A Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,900: the median of the 14 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class has been on sale for at least 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £4,190. Its asking price is now £3,490, £700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 September 2026: £4,190
• 26 September 2026: £4,090
• 9 October 2026: £3,990
• 13 October 2026: £3,890
• 21 October 2026: £3,790
• 25 October 2026: £3,690
• 27 October 2026: £3,590
• 29 October 2026: £3,490

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 11 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 9 January 2026 (nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside windscreen wiper blade defective) and passed 1 day later, on 10 January 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; and 5 more.

Mileage at that test: 43,587 miles, which matches the advertised 44,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,645 to £6,489, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 46,300 miles. Price: £3,995, £505 more than this car. Dealer: AMJ Cars in Poole. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-932794316a07
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 48,000 miles. Price: £3,795, £305 more than this car. Dealer: Jem Motors in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-ee766de3c532
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 48,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £505 more than this car. Dealer: JB Motors (Surrey) in Woking. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-41827b8b153b