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COR 985

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,212 mi
Last recorded14,212 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOR 985
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 14,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 13,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 13,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 13,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 12,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,174 miles

tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 12 May 2017 11,060 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 11,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 9,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 6,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,080 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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COR 985 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COR 985, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COR 985 registered?

COR 985 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is COR 985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COR 985 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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