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23 CN

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 CN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,556 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 55,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 40,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,885 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)

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

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,958 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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23 CN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 CN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 23 CN registered?

23 CN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is 23 CN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 CN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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