MERCEDES-Benz is offering a special edition A-class with an extra £1,640 of optional equipment at a premium of £990. The A-class A+ includes air conditioning, a CD player, alloy wheels and a choice of two metallic paint colours as standard.

Available in A140, A160 and A170 CDI variants, including long wheelbase versions, the car starts at £14,015 on the road, and 1,000 will be sold during the rest of this year.