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C11 VLA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,522 mi
Last recorded14,522 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 VLA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 14,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 14,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 14,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 21,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 12,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,175 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 VLA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C11 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

C11 VLA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is C11 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 VLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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