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CU04 TNL

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,395 mi
Last recorded146,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TNL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 146,395 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 206,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front tyres inner edge slightly worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both both sides (3.5.1i)

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

Fail 27 Jun 2017 124,929 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,301 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 96,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,120 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre has a cut but not showing any cords

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

central stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,474 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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CU04 TNL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU04 TNL, 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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CU04 TNL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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