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C3 DFL

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,383 mi
Last recorded59,383 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DFL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 59,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 56,511 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,573 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,634 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp assembly support bracket broken, still secure

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,752 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,837 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 24,557 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,378 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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C3 DFL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C3 DFL, 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 C3 DFL registered?

C3 DFL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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