Used Car Checklists

Used Mercedes-Benz A-Class: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 146 complaints across these 6 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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Problems that follow the A-Class from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area201820192020202120222024Total
Electrical61064935
Transmission1032217
Brakes527
Engine527

A-Class generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Fourth generation

    2019–2023

  2. Third generation

    2013–2018

    2016 update: Updated lights; Technology enhancements

Every A-Class recall to confirm

39 recalls cover the A-Classyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 10 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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