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DK55 EHP

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EHP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 65,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,439 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 40,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 40,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 39,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 39,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,605 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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DK55 EHP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DK55 EHP, 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 DK55 EHP registered?

DK55 EHP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 EHP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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