2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class 2.0 A160 CDI BlueEfficiency Classic SE

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: A Class
• Trim: Classic SE
• Version: 2.0 A160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Classic SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (80 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 143,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 80 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 118 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

With 143,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Classic SE has done roughly 84,400 more miles than a typical 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class. This car is priced at £995, £893 below the AskCar estimate of £1,888. Such a large price gap is worth checking with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 6,604 UK dealer adverts for the Mercedes-Benz A Class, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 158 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £200. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 26 June 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is KARS.CO.UK Ltd - Chesham Trade Centre, based in Chesham. 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

Far below the going rate: £893 (47%) under the AskCar estimate of £1,888. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £1,195. Its asking price is now £995, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 9 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £1,195
• 17 August 2026: £1,095
• 9 October 2026: £995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 26 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 27 March 2026, failed.

It failed on: horn not working.

Mileage at that test: 143,089 miles, which matches the advertised 143,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 84,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class on AskCar.