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C3 EKC

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 EKC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 73,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 64,644 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,535 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has split in inner side wall ( not showing cords)

n/s/r has two deep cuts in tread ( not showing cords)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,060 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,284 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 EKC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 C3 EKC, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 EKC registered?

C3 EKC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is C3 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 EKC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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