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CS51 SAM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS51 SAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 63,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,751 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,750 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,128 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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CS51 SAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 CS51 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CS51 SAM registered?

CS51 SAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is CS51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS51 SAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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