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C23 SCG

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SCG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tps monitoring system fault

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,689 miles

tyre monertring system fault light on

Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre monertring system fault light on

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,170 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both electronic park brake motor housings cracked but perform adequatley (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,818 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,941 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,939 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,218 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking also has been repair twice.

rear exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 25,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,249 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 SCG is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C23 SCG, 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 C23 SCG registered?

C23 SCG is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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