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L111 SDF

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SDF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 68,485 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,413 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 68,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS [tyre pressure monitoring system shows a fault]

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 58,034 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,315 miles

engine & under vehicle covers fitted

headlight switch tempremental. but operational on mot

Fail 5 Jan 2017 57,313 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine & under vehicle covers fitted

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

headlight switch tempremental. but operational on mot

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 May 2012 49,207 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 49,207 miles

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

slight corrosion to inner fsace of offside rear brake disc

Pass 19 May 2009 44,078 miles

The front and rear brake discs are pitted by surface corrosion particularly the inner faces.

The left hand rear seat belt partly coverd in mould.

Fail 19 May 2009 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The front and rear brake discs are pitted by surface corrosion particularly the inner faces.

The left hand rear seat belt partly coverd in mould.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,401 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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L111 SDF is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 L111 SDF, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L111 SDF registered?

L111 SDF is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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