If you want a small car with a big brain, the Mercedes A170 is the tall, clever one from the mid‑2000s that parks like a shopping trolley but feels solid.
The 1.7‑litre petrol is more “steady as she goes” than sporty, but it’s fine for city slogs and the school run.
Cabin packaging is smart, visibility is good, and safety was a selling point for its day.
Less charming: a firm ride, so-so road noise, and the Autotronic CVT which needs proper servicing to stay sweet.
Common niggles include worn suspension bushes, occasional electrical gremlins and tired engine mounts—so buy on condition and with a full service history.
If you’re after a premium badge without the premium footprint, it’s a tidy urban runabout; just don’t expect fireworks when the lights go green.
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