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A18 MEF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MEF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,828 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,034 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 48,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and one is leaking ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and one is leaking ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,832 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Run flat light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,378 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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A18 MEF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A18 MEF, 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 A18 MEF registered?

A18 MEF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is A18 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MEF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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