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D1 MEH

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MEH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,243 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 93,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

eml light on

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,888 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,718 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,081 miles

Tyre monitor indicates a fault

Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,081 miles

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

Tyre monitor indicates a fault

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,960 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,436 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,436 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,868 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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D1 MEH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D1 MEH, 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 D1 MEH registered?

D1 MEH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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