How much is road tax on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

A Mercedes-Benz A-Class registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric Mercedes-Benz A-Classs pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for vehicles that had a list price over a certain threshold when new. Older cars are taxed according to CO2 emission bands.

How many Mercedes-Benz A-Class are for sale?

There are 6 Mercedes-Benz A-Class models currently for sale, ranging from year 2017 to 2021.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class road tax 2026/27:

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

73% of Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Mercedes-Benz A-Class road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2019 A 200 Amg Line

PetrolManual46,478 mi2019

£200/yr

£262/mo

£12,495

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2019 A 200 D Amg Line Auto

DieselAutomatic79,931 mi2019

£200/yr

£279/mo

£12,499

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Fair price

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2018 A 200 Amg Line Auto

PetrolAutomatic58,365 mi2018

£200/yr

£304/mo

£13,090

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Great price

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2019 A 220 Amg Line Premium

PetrolAutomatic69,111 mi2019

£200/yr

£285/mo

£13,599

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Fair price

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2021 A 200 Amg Line Executive Auto

PetrolAutomatic71,672 mi2021

£200/yr

£326/mo

£14,590

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance

75–375 bhp
Power: 4.1s
0–60 mph (fastest): 155 mph
Top speed: 1,332–2,143 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

35.8–80 mpg
Fuel economy: 17–197 g/km
CO₂: 47 mi
Electric range (max): £190
Road tax (VED): 9–45 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

4,299 mm
Length: 1,992 mm
Width: 1,440 mm
Height: 2,699 mm
Wheelbase: 1,395 kg
Weight: 5
Seats: 5
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

5★
Adult: 4★
Child: 2★
Pedestrian

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class (05-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
A250e AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	214 bhp	41.5 mpg	29	32
A200 AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol	160 bhp	43.5 mpg	147	24
A200 Sport Executive 4dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol	160 bhp	47.9 mpg	134	23
A200d AMG Line Premium 5dr AutoAutomatic	Diesel	147 bhp	53.3 mpg	139	24
A200d AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic	Diesel	147 bhp	44.1 mpg	145	24
A180 AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol	134 bhp	44.1 mpg	146	21
A180d AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic	Diesel	114 bhp	44.1 mpg	146	19
A250 Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr AutoAutomatic	Petrol	220 bhp	38.7 mpg	165	29
A220d Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr AutoAutomatic	Diesel	187 bhp	52.3 mpg	141	27
A200 Exclusive Edition 5drManual	Petrol	160 bhp	44.1 mpg	145	22
A180d [2.0] Sport 4dr AutoAutomatic	Diesel	114 bhp	56.5 mpg	130	18
A180d [2.0] Sport Executive 4drManual	Diesel	114 bhp	58.9 mpg	126	17

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?: A Mercedes-Benz A-Class registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Mercedes-Benz A-Classs pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for vehicles that had a list price over a certain threshold when new. Older cars are taxed according to CO2 emission bands.
How many Mercedes-Benz A-Class are for sale?: There are 6 Mercedes-Benz A-Class models currently for sale, ranging from year 2017 to 2021.

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