The MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS (1998-04) A160L 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 AVANTGARDE AUTO LWB is a compact five-door hatchback, combining a small-car footprint with Mercedes-Benz branding and a roomier long-wheelbase layout. In the UK used-car market, it sits between mainstream city hatchbacks and more premium family cars, while its automatic gearbox suits stop-start driving. Mycarcheck.com records show 98 look-ups covering 36 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a full picture of every car. Across those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £700, with average recorded mileage of 107,000 miles and annual use around 5,000 miles. Cars had an average of just over five previous keepers, so buyers should check each car’s history, condition and service records carefully; these figures describe the sample, not a guaranteed price or mileage. An A160L suits urban commuters, couples or small families wanting easy automatic driving, useful cabin space and a distinctive alternative to mainstream hatchbacks.