2012 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS — £4,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 17 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£4,995
61,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
90/100
Good
vs Market Average
-49%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
90
/100
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS is listed at £4,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 61,000 miles on the clock. At 49% below the market average of £9,729, this looks competitively priced based on 26 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,011/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2012
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-CLASS
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
61,000 miles
Engine
1.5L
Seats
5
CO2
164 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£100.43/mo
Power
95 BHP
Torque
103 lbs/ft
Top Speed
106 mph
0-60 mph
13.5s
Cylinders
4
Combined MPG
41.5 mpg
Urban MPG
32.5 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
49.6 mpg
Length
3883mm
Width
1764mm
Height
1593mm
Wheelbase
2568mm
All Features & Equipment (58)
Top speed106 mph0 to 6013.5 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)103Engine power (BHP)95Extra Urban (mpg)49.6Urban (mpg)32.5Combined (mpg)41.5Cylinders - bore (mm)83TransmissionAutomaticCylinders - stroke (mm)69CC1,498Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)164NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliant12V Socket in Front Centre Console and 12V Socket in Rear Passenger CompartmentAutomatically Dimming Rear - View MirrorOutside Temperature GaugeTrim - Smoke Grey Brushed Aluminium16in Alloy Wheels (4) - 5 - Spoke Design with 195/55 Tyres and Locking Wheel BoltsBumpers - Body - ColouredDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedSpare Wheel - Space - SaverAcceleration Skid Control (ASR)Airbags - Dual - Stage, DriverAirbags - Dual - Stage, Front PassengerAirbags - Head/Thorax Sidebags for Driver and Front PassengerAlarm SystemAnti - Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BAS)Centre Rear Seat BeltElectronic Stability Programme (ESP)Front Fog LampsHead Restraints Front/RearHeadlamp Assist - Automatic Headlamp ActivationHigh - Level Third Brake LampHill Start AssistImmobiliserISOFIX and Top - Tether Child Seat Fixing Points in Rear (Two Outer Seats)Parameter Steering - Speed Sensitive Power SteeringRemote Central LockingSeat Belt Pre - Tensioners - Front and Rear (Outer)Tyre Pressure Loss Warning SystemHeight1593mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength3883mmWheelbase2568mmWidth1764mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkg
Below MarketListed at £4,995 vs market average of £9,729 (-49%)
Market Low
£6,995
Market Average
£9,729
Market High
£16,990
Comparables
26 listings
Based on 26 comparable Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS listings.
Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,525/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£743/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,011/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,778 (£-5,783)
Mileage-predicted: £13,790 (£-8,795)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,268/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,011/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,754/yr
Based on 547 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
90
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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