The 2005 Mercedes-Benz A is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres.
The asking price is 2,500 €. That is 700 € (39%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,800 €. The estimate is based on 68 comparable cars.
The odometer reads 231,450 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 233 € per year
- Insurance 314 € per year
- Financing instalment 53 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 550 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Orimattila.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ERY-739
- Mileage
- 231,450 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 128772
- Nettiauto ID
- 15868911
Technical details
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,500 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
759 cars of the Mercedes-Benz A model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 581 defects leading to a failure, or 76.5 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 32.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 24.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Emissions and leaks 6.9
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 16.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (380). Median mileage 205,000 km.
Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz A model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz A cost?
Mercedes-Benz A is for sale at 2,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 1,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 22 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 18/07/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 231,450 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 40.1 % of Mercedes-Benz A cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (759 inspections, median mileage 205,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 5,335 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz A cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, emissions and leaks. That is 76.5 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 233 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 195/55 R16.
Where is Mercedes-Benz A located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Orimattila, Päijät-Häme).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.