German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is known for producing luxury cars and commercial vehicles.
Today, the Mercedes range spans from subcompact vehicles like the A-Class and C-Class, to the GLS SUV and luxury X-Class pickup.
Three facts about Mercedes
- Mercedes and its predecessor companies are responsible for pioneering many features of cars as we know them today, including brakes on all wheels in 1924*, crumple zones in 1951, and seat belts with pre-tensioners in 1981^.
- The manufacturer was the largest seller of luxury vehicles in the world in 2018, with 2.31 million cars sold**.
- By 2022, Mercedes plans to offer a fully electric or hybrid version of every model they currently have on the market^^.
Did you know?
Mercedes’ famous three-pointed star logo symbolises its founder’s aims for the motorization of land, water and the air.†
Looking for Mercedes car insurance?
At Ageas, we’re delighted to provide our comprehensive car insurance to UK drivers.
With our insurance, you get full peace of mind thanks to our comprehensive cover. If you need to make a claim and choose one of our approved repairers, all workmanship comes with a guarantee for as long as you own the car‡
You can also customise your policy to suit your needs thanks to the host of optional extras we offer, including things like breakdown cover.
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Insurance groups and tax bands for Mercedes models
How much you’re likely to be quoted for your car insurance depends on several factors. While each insurer will have their own criteria, you can expect things like your age and where you live to be taken into account. The car you’d like covered will also be a factor, and some insurers may consider your vehicle’s insurance group. Insurance groups are bandings running from 1-50 which aim to indicate the costs and risks associated with every model of car, and drivers of vehicles in the higher groups may find they’re quoted higher premiums.
Another banding system to get familiar with is that used for Vehicle Excise Duty, also known as road tax. While this is now charged at a flat rate for new vehicles, if it’s the first year the car has been registered, the amount owed will depend on its CO2 emissions.
Insurance groups and tax bands for a few Mercedes models include:
| Model | Insurance Group | Tax Band |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes A Class Hatchback A180 SE 1.3l Automatic 134bhp | 19 | H |
| Mercedes B Class B180 Sport d 1.5l Automatic 114bhp | 15 | G |
| Mercedes C Class Coupe AMG C63 4.0l Automatic 469bhp | 47 | L |
| Mercedes C Class Estate C200 Sport 1.5l Automatic 181bhp | 33 | G |
| Mercedes CLA Class 250 AMG Line 2.0l Automatic 221bhp | 35 | G |
| Mercedes E Class Saloon E200 AMG Line 2.0l Automatic 181bhp | 33 | H |
| Mercedes GLA Class 200 Sport 1.3l Automatic 161bhp | 29 | H |
| Mercedes GLC Class 220 4MATIC Sport d 2.0l Automatic 192bhp | 31 | I |
We aim to provide our comprehensive cover to as many drivers as possible. But we can’t guarantee a policy for every driver and every car, and this may include some models and variants of Mercedes vehicles.
We will determine if we can provide you with a quote based on a number of factors that include your car and your personal circumstances.
*https://web.archive.org/web/20081201112125/http://www.roadsafe.com/magazine/2007spring/manufacturers.html
^http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/03/11/010089.html
^^https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-reveals-plans-to-dominate-ev-market-2018-1?r=US&IR=T
†https://web.archive.org/web/20160216014826/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/classic/the-true-story-behind-the-mercedes-benz-three-pointed-star/
‡Subject to the vehicle being maintained in accordance with the manufacturer routine maintenance schedule. Defective parts will be replaced without charge as long as they are covered by the part manufacturer’s warranty. Failure of components or bodywork damage will not be covered if failure or deterioration is through normal usage.