CarVerify

Free Car Check

WD03 NFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025
Fail 18 Jan 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight knock in steering

Pass 20 Dec 2022
Pass 21 Dec 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen wiper deteriorating

slight knock in steering

Pass 22 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,415 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,620 miles

Both headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic covers fitted to body sills, wheel arch inserts and underside of vehicle, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,770 miles

Offside rear light lens broken

Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,765 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light lens broken

Rear brake discs ridged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,839 miles

advise o/s/r lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,800 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,527 miles

ns front brake hose protective cover split

os rear light lens broken

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,307 miles

ns front tyre sidewall cut

os rear light lens broken. (poor repair, not showing white light)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,300 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 11,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WD03 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD03 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD03 NFR?

You can check the full history of WD03 NFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WD03 NFR registered?

WD03 NFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is WD03 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 NFR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD03 NFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WD03 NFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.