The MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS (2015-19) A200 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 SS 156 EU6 SPORT PREMIUM 7G-DCT AUTO is a smart, five-door premium family hatchback, sitting above mainstream choices such as the Ford Focus and alongside the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. Its 1.6-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox make it an appealing alternative to a conventional family car. In mycarcheck.com data, 41 look-ups covered 13 different VINs, so this is a useful snapshot rather than a large market-wide sample. The average recorded valuation was £17,000, with average mileage of 22,000 miles and annual use of 3,000 miles. Checks showed an average of 0.46 previous keepers, suggesting many examples had changed hands little. It suits commuters and couples seeking easy transport, while the five-door layout works for families. Sport Premium trim adds a well-equipped feel; the A200’s brisk drive and upscale cabin are its calling cards, though rear space trails rivals.