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857 MWL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration857 MWL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension boot split

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension boot split

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,990 miles

front brake disc inner surface lipped

front inner brake pad close to wear indicator

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,408 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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857 MWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 857 MWL, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 857 MWL registered?

857 MWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is 857 MWL safe to buy?

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