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C13 CLV

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 CLV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 53,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,085 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,492 miles

headlight washers fail to opperate

t/p/s waring light eluminated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,748 miles

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

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

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

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

both front disc inner edges worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,975 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,104 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,230 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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C13 CLV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 C13 CLV, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 CLV registered?

C13 CLV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is C13 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 CLV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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