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DCN 551

2004 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,011 mi
Last recorded36,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCN 551
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 33,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 31,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,482 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,231 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 7,066 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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DCN 551 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCN 551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCN 551 registered?

DCN 551 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is DCN 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCN 551 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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