Carsieve Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 168 facelift A 160, 102 PS, 5-speed manual (2001–2004)
- Power
- 102 PS (75 kW)
- Engine codes
- 166960
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 2001–2004
- Running cost per month
- €429
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €1,499
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 (1997-2004): known problems and buying guide
A reliable everyday car, but check the underbody, rear springs and automatic gearbox before buying.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body rust | Many cars, especially door bottoms, sills and underbody | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Rear axle | Springs and bushes on all bodies | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Front axle wear | Tie rods, stabiliser bearings and bushes | Not stated | About 18 EUR for the stabiliser bearing, plus 18 minutes labour (AUTO BILD, Germany, 2004) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Look under the car with a torch at the door bottoms, the sills and the underbody. Rust there is common (ADAC). Stone chips on the A-pillar rust quickly (AUTO BILD). No dismantling needed.
- Look at the rear springs from below. Broken springs on the rear trailing arms are easy to see (AUTO BILD). Ask whether the swing-arm bearings were replaced.
- Listen for rattling over bumps on the test drive. Worn tie rods and stabiliser bearings rattle (AUTO BILD).
- Read the TÜV report before you buy. AUTO BILD names the rear axle as the main TÜV criticism, and ADAC lists front-axle wear in TÜV findings.
- Check open recall campaigns by VIN with a Mercedes dealer. Cars built from 09/2000 to 01/2001 had a brake master cylinder recall, so ask whether it was done.
Running costs
| Operational | €223 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €106 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €100 |
| Total per month | €429 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €39 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 63
- 25th percentile
- €999
- Median price
- €1,499
- 75th percentile
- €1,990
- Median mileage
- 169,550 km
- Median first registration
- 2003
- Dealer share
- 39.7%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | – | – |
| 2004 | 24 | €1,499 | 171,000 km |
| 2003 | 20 | €1,600 | 155,107 km |
| 2002 | 7 | €1,950 | 160,800 km |
| 2001 | 11 | €1,100 | 176,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 63 | €1,499 | €999 – €1,990 | 169,550 km |
| Oct 2026 | 63 | €1,499 | €999 – €1,990 | 169,550 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 14 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 160 Classic lang | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |
| A 160 Avantgarde lang | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |
| A 160 Classic style | 102 PS | 2002–2003 | €427 |
| A 160 Classic style lang | 102 PS | 2002–2003 | €427 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Classic | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Avantgarde | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Elegance | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Classic lang | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Avantgarde lang | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Piccadilly Elegance lang | 102 PS | 2003–2004 | €416 |
| A 160 Classic | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |
| A 160 Elegance | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |
| A 160 Avantgarde | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |
| A 160 Elegance lang | 102 PS | 2001–2004 | €429 |