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GX10 VAY

2010 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX10 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,968 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 102,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,181 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside headlamp loose, close to excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp loose, close to excessive

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,769 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,086 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 61,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,056 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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GX10 VAY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX10 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX10 VAY registered?

GX10 VAY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is GX10 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX10 VAY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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