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DK05 CDY

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,273 mi
Last recorded45,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CDY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 45,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,230 miles

n/s/r driveshaft cv boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,104 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 43,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 37,273 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,319 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,376 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,271 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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DK05 CDY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DK05 CDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 CDY registered?

DK05 CDY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is DK05 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 CDY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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