2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class 2.0 A160 CDI Avantgarde SE

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: A Class
• Trim: Avantgarde SE
• Version: 2.0 A160 CDI Avantgarde SE CVT FWD 5dr (80 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 46,300 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 80 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (CVT)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 147 g/km

About this car

With 46,300 miles on the clock, this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE has done roughly 12,300 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class. Priced at £3,995, it is advertised £258 below the AskCar estimate of £4,253. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,710 Mercedes-Benz A Class adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first recorded this advert 163 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. The recorded MOT expired on 9 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is AMJ Cars, based in Poole. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £258 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,253.

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 6,710 priced Mercedes-Benz A Class adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £4,000: the median of the 14 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class has been on sale for at least 163 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,995. Its asking price is now £3,995, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £4,995
• 16 June 2026: £4,495
• 9 July 2026: £4,395
• 8 August 2026: £4,195
• 29 October 2026: £3,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 9 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 6 October 2025 (offside headlamp aim too high) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside headlamp slightly loose; engine noisy; under trays and covers fitted.

Mileage at that test: 43,473 miles, which matches the advertised 46,300 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 12,300 miles lower 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 £6,489, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 48,000 miles. Price: £3,795, £200 less 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, blue. Mileage: 44,000 miles. Price: £4,490, £495 more than this car. Dealer: SQ Motor Group in Reading. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-7b7422351053
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 57,896 miles. Price: £3,999, the same price as this car. Dealer: Allan's Autos in Brierley Hill. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-9dd96b874442

• The nearest: 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Avantgarde SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, blue, 39 miles from this car. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £4,495, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Walker Car Sales Retail in Portsmouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-a-class-2012-b859d64088f4