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DCB 12

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCB 12
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,605 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,750 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 73,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 73,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve corroded/cracked - new 70mm VW sleeve required (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm plus tyre edge perished 275/40 R19 105Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve corroded/cracked - new 70mm VW sleeve required (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working RB239 fitted - OK (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm plus tyre edge perished 275/40 R19 105Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 65,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,404 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,728 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)

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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DCB 12 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DCB 12, 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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DCB 12 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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