Service A / Service B
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)
25 000 km
12 months
Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]W169 · 2004–2012
Mercedes Classe A A 170 W169 · 116 hp (2004 to 2012)
The Mercedes Classe A A 170 of the W169 generation uses the M266 1.7 petrol engine with 116 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 116 PS / 85 kW
- Displacement
- 1 699 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- M266 1.7
- Period covered
- 2004–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
116 hp (85 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2004 to 2012.
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In the range
It sits between the A 150 (95 hp) and the A 200 (136 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes Classe A A 170 W169?
The M266 1.7 petrol engine (1 699 cc), 116 hp (85 kW).
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Which oil for the Mercedes Classe A A 170?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M266 1.7 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026