How much is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-ClassDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-ClassDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €27,950, based on 18 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class depreciate per year?

A Mercedes-Benz A-Class loses roughly 15.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-ClassDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-ClassDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Mercedes-Benz A-Class2021

Diesel

€27,950ROI listing median

NI import est.€29,217

ROI cheaper by ~€1,267

30 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on A7 (101–105 g/km) (15%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€28k – €30k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 8h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€27,950

private sale ~€25,826 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€19,530 – €23,715

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

92k km

typical 88k km

Days listed

30d

avg on market · demand 62/100

AI Market Summary

Mercedes diesel engines are efficient and reliable; A-Class holds resale value well in Irish market.
Fairly priced at median—diesel variants command premium, but 12.5% YoY rise suggests growing demand; compare petrol equivalents.
No reported major recalls or common issues for 2021 model; standard Mercedes servicing costs are higher than mainstream brands.
Before purchase, verify full service history and check diesel particulate filter (DPF) status; motorway-only short trips risk DPF clogging.
NI import saves €2,307 before VRT applies on top; clarify total landed cost with dealer before committing.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

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Total cost of ownership

2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€6,726/yr

Per month

€561/mo

Depreciation

€4,220

63% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,866

28% of total

Maintenance

€450

7% of total

Road tax

€190

3% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €27,950 current market median at 15.1%/yr (regression from 18 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

Plug-in HybridPlugin_hybridcheapest to run+ charger needed

−32%€1,399/yr

45% electric (18.0 kWh) + 55% petrol (5.9 L/100 km)

Fuel €1,259/yrRoad tax €140/yr

median €24,500

PetrolPetrol

−8%€1,896/yr

5.3 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,696/yrRoad tax €200/yr

median €28,950

DieselDieselthis market

€2,056/yr

5.3 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,866/yrRoad tax €190/yr

median €27,950

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€450

estimated per year

Diesel A-Class requires vigilant DPF management and injector maintenance; regular motorway driving helps prevent clogging; budget for potential turbo servicing around 80,000–100,000 miles.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5L 5W-30 synthetic diesel spec), fluid checks, minor filter replacements

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)Budget for replacement every 40,000 miles; typical cost €200–280 per pair

€90/yr

Brakes (amortised)Pads and discs every 60,000–80,000 miles; estimate €400–500 for axle set

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; diesel emissions may require more frequent DPF attention

€28/yr

Consumables & misc.Cabin filters, air filter, coolant flush every 2 years, diesel fuel additive treatments

€72/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast