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C23 DAV

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,777 mi
Last recorded79,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 DAV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,777 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 8 Jun 2026 79,777 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,064 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Fail 26 Jun 2025 79,064 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 12 May 2025 78,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 78,873 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 77,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,906 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,845 miles

Front undertray damaged and partially missing

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

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

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

Rear rear undertray damaged ad partially missing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,989 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 30 Apr 2014 42,529 miles

front discs worn and slightly corrodded

front pads worn close to sensor

rear discs look low

slight sidewall damage to near side front

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,142 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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C23 DAV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 C23 DAV, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C23 DAV registered?

C23 DAV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is C23 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 DAV 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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