The MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS (1998-04) A140 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 CLASSIC AUTO is a compact five-door hatchback with a premium badge and an easy-going automatic gearbox. It brings Mercedes-Benz ownership into a city-friendly size, sitting between ordinary small cars and larger family hatchbacks in the UK used-car market of its era. mycarcheck.com has recorded seven look-ups covering four distinct VINs, so this is a small sample rather than a full picture of every car. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £400 and average recorded mileage of 47,000 miles; average annual mileage is 10,000, with about four previous keepers overall. Best suited to commuters, couples or buyers wanting a compact automatic, it offers an upright cabin and a distinctive short-nose design that helps make parking easier. Compared with mainstream rivals, its Mercedes image and high-sided feel stand out, though age and condition matter; check service history and records before buying.