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DC05 FBN

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FBN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,994 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 50,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,529 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,638 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 36,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges faster than outer edges

Rear Brake discs have lips on edges showing the discs are close to minimum thickness

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,257 miles

small cut in nearside rear outer side wall.

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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DC05 FBN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DC05 FBN, 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 DC05 FBN registered?

DC05 FBN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DC05 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 FBN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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