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C5 BEN

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BEN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in tie rod bush

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,383 miles

Front WIRES HANGING LOOSE NEXT TO HUB ASSEMBLY

Nearside Outer HEADLIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Fail 7 Aug 2023 54,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front WIRES HANGING LOOSE NEXT TO HUB ASSEMBLY

Nearside Outer HEADLIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

PARKING BREAKE EFFORT 2%

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,133 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,608 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 45,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front damper slighty damp around seals

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,387 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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C5 BEN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 BEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 BEN registered?

C5 BEN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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