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: 61,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 107 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (CVT)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 144 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE has covered 61,000 miles. Its asking price of £6,489 is £2,434 above the AskCar estimate of £4,055. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,765 Mercedes-Benz A Class cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 162 days ago. The latest MOT recorded 61,536 miles, above the advertised mileage. Check this with the dealer. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 8 October 2021, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The seller is DR Motors, based in Leicester. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £2,434 (60%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,055.

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 6,765 priced Mercedes-Benz A Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £4,000: the median of the 12 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class has been on sale for at least 162 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £6,489. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2021; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 23 September 2020 (nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wingmirror indicator) and passed 2 days later, on 25 September 2020.

Advisories at the latest test: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear.

Mileage at that test: 61,536 miles. The advert says 61,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 2,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,645 to £4,495, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 57,896 miles. Price: £3,999, £2,490 less than this car. Dealer: Allan's Autos in Brierley Hill. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-9dd96b874442
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 71,867 miles. Price: £3,645, £2,844 less than this car. Dealer: Paveway Car Sales in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-f63c32d6cec1
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 48,000 miles. Price: £3,795, £2,694 less than this car. Dealer: Jem Motors in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-ee766de3c532