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

The median asking price for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-ClassPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €24,500, based on 5 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 10.0% 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-ClassPlug-in Hybrid?

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class2021

Plug-in Hybrid

€24,500ROI listing median

55 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€23k – €25k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 16h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€24,500

private sale ~€22,638 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€16,065 – €19,508

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

125k km

typical 137k km

Days listed

55d

avg on market · demand 75/100

AI Market Summary

Battery degrades 10–15% by 80,000 miles if poorly managed; request full charge/discharge cycles and SOH report before purchase.
Median mileage (137k km) exceeds Irish average by ~30%; verify odometer history and NCT records carefully given age.
DCT transmission occasionally judders at low speed during hybrid mode transitions—test drive in urban stop-start traffic to confirm smoothness.
Charging port faults documented; inspect connector, test full charge cycle at seller's home, and confirm no communication error codes.
Price down 5.6% year-on-year; at €24,500 median, remains fairly valued for 2021 plug-hybrid with two recalls outstanding—check service records for completion.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

161 bhp

Torque

270 Nm

199 lb·ft

0–62 mph

8.25s

142 mph top

Engine

1.3L

1300 cc

Boot space

350L

1190L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

47.9 mpg

5.9 L/100km

Fuel tank

43L

Dimensions

Length

4.49m

4489 mm

Width

1.80m

Height

1.44m

Wheelbase

2.73m

Kerb weight

1,445 kg

1,930 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 96% · Child 91%

Insurance

Group 23E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV offers impressive efficiency when regularly charged, but battery degradation, complex dual-powertrain integration, and expensive repairs are genuine ownership concerns. Real-world fuel economy is significantly higher than WLTP figures if the battery isn't charged daily. As a relatively complex hybrid system in a compact premium car, servicing costs and potential electrical gremlins can erode value quickly.

Known issues

Battery capacity loss over time; some owners report 10-15% degradation by 80,000 miles if not managed carefully
Charging port connectivity issues and occasional charge communication faults between battery and onboard charger
DCT (dual-clutch transmission) judder or hesitation during low-speed manoeuvres, particularly when switching between electric and petrol modes
12V auxiliary battery drain due to complex electrical architecture; replacements costly (€150–250)
Electric motor/inverter faults causing limp-mode or loss of electric-only driving; diagnostics expensive
Water ingress into tailgate-mounted charging flap; can cause corrosion and electrical shorts

Good for

City commuting with daily charging; near-zero-emission driving for short urban journeys
Company-car users benefiting from low BiK taxation due to sub-50g CO₂ WLTP ratings
Low running costs when charged regularly (electric-only mode is very cheap per km)
Smooth, quiet hybrid refinement on well-maintained examples; premium interior and infotainment

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums