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L50 STX

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,282 mi
Last recorded177,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 STX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 177,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 110,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 176,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,985 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,443 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,299 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,334 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,307 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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L50 STX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L50 STX, 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 L50 STX registered?

L50 STX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is L50 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 STX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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