Brakes · Mercedes A-Class · Premium

Mercedes A-Class rear brake pads cost

£120 – £275Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £165 – £435Parts £65 – £140Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€70 – €150€60 – €135€130 – €285€170 – €405
Belgium€70 – €155€55 – €125€125 – €280€160 – €385
SwitzerlandCHF 95 – CHF 205CHF 100 – CHF 225CHF 195 – CHF 425CHF 245 – CHF 575
Germany€70 – €150€75 – €180€145 – €330€190 – €480
Austria€70 – €155€80 – €185€150 – €340€200 – €475
Spain€70 – €145€40 – €95€110 – €245€135 – €325
Italy€70 – €145€35 – €90€105 – €235€130 – €310
Portugal€70 – €145€30 – €75€100 – €220€125 – €300
Netherlands€70 – €155€70 – €155€140 – €310€180 – €425
United Kingdom£65 – £140£55 – £135£120 – £275£165 – £435

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 £110 – £255.

With an electric parking brake, the calipers must be put into service mode with a diagnostic tool first, which adds 15 to 30 minutes.

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 pads£115 – £260Front brake discs and pads£280 – £620Timing 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 rear brake pads mercedes a-class cost?

At an independent garage, expect £120 to £275, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £165 – £435.

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.