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C11 EKR

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 EKR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 146,261 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 128,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,596 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 94,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,987 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,987 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,611 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 31,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,334 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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C11 EKR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black 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 C11 EKR, 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 C11 EKR registered?

C11 EKR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is C11 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 EKR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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