Registered new in Europe in 2019
The largest markets were the United Kingdom (53,671), Germany (44,116), France (20,205).
- Average mass
- 1,425 kg
- Average CO₂
- 139 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 108 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 55% · Diesel 45%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 1.3 petrol (120 kW, 161 hp) and 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp), out of 9 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 2,162 |
| 1.3 petrol | 120 kW 161 hp | 1,931 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 795 |
| 1.3 petrol | 80 kW 107 hp | 507 |
| 1.5 diesel | 85 kW 114 hp | 451 |
| 2.0 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 444 |
| 2.0 petrol | 225 kW 302 hp | 297 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 48 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 36 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class failed the safety check 0.96% of the time — 34% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 30,536 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
6,694 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,417.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,810
- Band onvoldoende profiel1,104
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm776
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld676
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage392
- Band beschadigd280
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht197
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm157
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
45,320 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 618 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 9,048 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Visibility | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
1,627 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 88,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
437 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 86% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
15 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
| 2026364 24 Jul 2026 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to autom… |
| 2022263 20 May 2022 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happen… |
| 2022177 12 Apr 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021772 17 Dec 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the front subframe could corrode over time. If this happens, suspension or steering parts could eventually detach from it. This co… |
| 2021755 13 Dec 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in th… |
| 2021415 5 Jul 2021 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not ge… |
| 2021291 14 May 2021 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021064 12 Feb 2021 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this ha… |
| 2020523 3 Nov 2020 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the screws holding the engine bay fuse box could become loose over time. If this happens, the fuse box could vibrate excessively, … |
| 2020507 23 Oct 2020 | Lights And Instruments Issue: Certain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when there is a problem with the brake system. As a result, the brake system malfunction… |
| 2020328 20 Jul 2020 | Heater And Defroster Issue: On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. This could allow water to leak inside the vehicle. If this happens… |
| 2020173 20 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers were not adjusted correctly at the factory. This could cause the driver’s wiper to clear a slightly smaller … |
| 2020047 7 Feb 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a delay in the appearance of the rearview camera image. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2019484 2 Oct 2019 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag module may not be properly attached. This could cause the airbag module to separate from its mount in a cr… |
| 2019105 1 Mar 2019 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain cars, the adaptive high-beam assist system may not function as intended. The camera software may not perform to specifications and automatic… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada