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E20 MKS

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,390 mi
Last recorded57,390 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MKS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 57,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 56,046 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lose to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight exhaust leak

Rear Upper brake lamp not working

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Feb 2022 55,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lose to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear slight exhaust leak

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2019 52,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,690 miles

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

both offside wheels possible 2 piece missing some studs

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2017 50,272 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,418 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 353,687 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,011 miles

Cracking in both rear tyre treads

Damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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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E20 MKS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E20 MKS, 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 E20 MKS registered?

E20 MKS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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