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E12 DKC

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 DKC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 41,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,871 miles

TPMS warning lamp illuinated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,705 miles

high centre stoplight inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,644 miles

Engine covers fitted

High level brake light not working

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)

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 34,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s park motor cracked

o/s/f split rims bolts coming adrift

Pass 28 May 2014 32,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,367 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,873 miles

both headlights on upper height limit

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,074 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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E12 DKC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E12 DKC, 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 E12 DKC registered?

E12 DKC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is E12 DKC safe to buy?

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