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C17 STE

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 STE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,056 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,269 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The vehicle has vast corosion on the underside of the vehicle around steel pipes and hoses

surface corosion of front and rear brake discs on inner faces

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,448 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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C17 STE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C17 STE, 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.

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What year was C17 STE registered?

C17 STE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is C17 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 STE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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