Mercedes A-Class (Mk3) review: how to buy the BEST used example!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Vicki Butler-Henderson explains how to buy the best used Mercedes A-Class (Mk3) you can afford.
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Mercedes A-Class Mk3 used review (2013-2018): aex.ae/3P6oNAr
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When Mercedes launched the original A-Class in 1998, it came up with something new and unique: a small family hatch that sat its occupants high, MPV style, keeping them out of the way of the mechanicals in the event of a crash. However, somewhat infamously, the A-Class failed the so-called 'moose test' and forced Mercedes to modify the chassis and fit ESP (Electronic Stability Control) as standard to keep the car the right way up in sudden evasive manoeuvres.
A facelift for the first A-Class was unveiled in 2001 before production ended in 2004. By this time, nearly 1.1 million W168 A-Class models had been produced, with Mercedes reportedly losing around £1,200 for every vehicle sold. Despite the profitability issues, the 2004 Mk2 A-Class was an update on the themes of the Mk1 with the same MPV-style approach. Thankfully, the Mk3 model we’re featuring here was almost unrecognisable from what had gone before.
Mercedes chose a more conventional family hatchback design for its third-generation A-Class, which sold in much greater numbers than the car it replaced. It may be less distinctive but the newer car is a much better used-car prospect. Here's Vicki Butler-Henderson to explain how to buy the best example you can!
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My favourite model of A Class!!
What? Auto express?!
What happened with 5th gear😱?
At here seems like 220 CDI the big diesel is the most popular.
Should have done a 250D
Price
Interesting vlog Vicki, I hadn't considered one until now...!
Great cars ❤
Must of been a slow day at the office.
Why do uk people use brake horse power?
Why do Europeans use Pferdestrke?
Why do Australians use KW?
because we invented it.
@@normanboyes4983 well said, and alot of other things.
The new ones look better but overall peugeot 308 is a better looking car in that class
Dufu😊😊😊
Mostly drug dealers driving those things
true
Where do you live? lol I drive it but I’m not a drug dealer 😅
@@andreav3080 UK 🇬🇧
@@andreav3080 In OZ they drive the C63 , my lady has a A200 and its been trouble free , we hate the run flats and the firm ride , great on freeways but a curse on pot holed suburban roads .
The DCT box is super smooth with changes , i am on my third Golf GtI manual , only because their DCT is a jerky mess at low speeds .
These are a great car , but servicing by due date is essential , happy motoring Andreav .
Another overpriced money pit.
All cars are over priced money pits
To be fair, cars reached peak value for money in the 80s-mid 90s. If you're not happy, just stick to your Dacia and enjoy looking like a poor person that did nothing with his life.
Worst A class ever
Faaar faaar from it
They had some pretty bad models
yes very bad 😆
Learn to know cars fella, prat