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CN55 UDW

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UDW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,808 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive covers under trays fitted obscure some areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp remains on

Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive covers under trays fitted obscure some areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp remains on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,415 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 60,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,353 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,353 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,688 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,670 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 11,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN55 UDW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CN55 UDW, 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 CN55 UDW registered?

CN55 UDW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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