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CV55 MHM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MHM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 138,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 129,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,820 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,876 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from transmission area

Fail 9 Feb 2018 108,291 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from transmission area

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,472 miles

All tyres have cuts to side walls

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

All tyres have cuts to side walls

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,555 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 26,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,433 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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CV55 MHM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV55 MHM, 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 CV55 MHM registered?

CV55 MHM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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