Brakes · Mercedes A-Class · Premium

Mercedes A-Class front brake pads cost

£115 – £260Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £155 – £405Parts £65 – £145Difficulty Manageable

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€70 – €160€50 – €115€120 – €275€155 – €385
Belgium€70 – €165€50 – €110€120 – €270€150 – €370
SwitzerlandCHF 95 – CHF 215CHF 90 – CHF 190CHF 185 – CHF 405CHF 230 – CHF 545
Germany€70 – €160€65 – €150€135 – €310€175 – €450
Austria€70 – €165€70 – €160€140 – €325€185 – €450
Spain€70 – €155€35 – €80€105 – €235€125 – €315
Italy€70 – €155€30 – €75€100 – €235€125 – €305
Portugal€70 – €155€30 – €65€95 – €220€120 – €295
Netherlands€70 – €165€60 – €135€130 – €295€165 – €400
United Kingdom£65 – £145£50 – £115£115 – £260£155 – £405

What changes the price

On the Mercedes A-Class, access takes on average 15% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £105 – £245.

Pads are always replaced per full axle. If the discs are below the minimum thickness stamped on their edge, they must be replaced at the same time.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Mercedes A-Class: other repairs

Oil and filter change£105 – £210Full manufacturer service£245 – £575Front brake discs and pads£280 – £620Rear brake pads£120 – £275Timing belt kit with water pump£450 – £1,115Timing chain kit£965 – £2,620Clutch kit£645 – £1,555Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,265 – £2,670Car battery£180 – £395Alternator£405 – £1,040Starter motor£300 – £855Front shock absorbers£335 – £775EGR valve£380 – £1,050Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£930 – £2,705Turbocharger£1,035 – £2,735Water pump£205 – £655Air conditioning regas£90 – £250Head gasket£780 – £2,115Diesel injector£345 – £950Catalytic converter£620 – £2,005Spark plugs£85 – £280

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front brake pads mercedes a-class cost?

At an independent garage, expect £115 to £260, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £155 – £405.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Mercedes A-Class: 1 – 1.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.