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C5 PNM

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PNM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,355 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 29,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,561 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 14 Dec 2012 24,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,102 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,751 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 PNM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C5 PNM, 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 C5 PNM registered?

C5 PNM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is C5 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PNM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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