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C5 CGP

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CGP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,478 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 83,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,421 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 81,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 80,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,445 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,905 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,025 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,348 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,635 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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C5 CGP is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C5 CGP, 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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C5 CGP is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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