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AB55 MED

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MED
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,003 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlight washer system inoperative

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,293 miles

Bonnet ajar light on closed ok

Bulb warning light on dash all working ok

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,005 miles

Brake light out warning on dash (all ok)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPM light on dash

Fail 27 Jan 2020 54,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake light out warning on dash (all ok)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPM light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,530 miles

Brake bulb warning light on dash (on examination all present and working)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,224 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,224 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,128 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,603 miles

nearside outer cv boot previously shows signs of leaking

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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AB55 MED is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AB55 MED, 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 AB55 MED registered?

AB55 MED is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AB55 MED safe to buy?

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