Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 177 A 220, 190 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (2018–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 (2018-2025): known problems and buying guide

  A middling buy with many recalls. Ask for proof that the brake and ESP campaigns were done, then test-drive the gearbox.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask a Mercedes dealer to check open campaigns by VIN. Check the brake fluid level and look for wet fluid at the rear brake hoses. Bad: low fluid, a wet hose, or no record of the 2018 rear-axle repair.
2. Press the brake pedal at a standstill. It should feel firm and not move sideways. Bad: a hard or loose pedal, or no record of the brake-pedal campaign.
3. Look for a brake or ESP warning light. A scanner reads ESP and ABS (anti-lock brakes) fault codes. Bad: a warning, or no record of the ESP unit replacement. Needs a scanner.
4. Ask for proof that the air conditioning drain-hose campaign was done. Run the A/C and check that it cools and the car starts without warnings. Bad: no proof, or electrical warnings. Needs a scanner for electrical fault memory.
5. On a cold test drive, pull away gently at low speed. Bad: jerks, a gearbox warning or limp mode (reduced power). A scanner reads gearbox fault codes.
6. Look around the turbocharger and its feed pipe for oil. Bad: oil on the turbo or its pipe.
7. Check the ISOFIX (child seat anchor) brackets on the rear seats, and ask for proof of the campaign on cars built in 2020. Bad: no proof for a car built July to September 2020.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions