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L600 MEM

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 MEM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,090 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,112 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,196 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittently the headlamps will switch on but only when the switch is in a certain position (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake motor housing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,125 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake motor housing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,125 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake motor housing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Motor Split (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,716 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,721 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,173 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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L600 MEM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 L600 MEM, 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 L600 MEM registered?

L600 MEM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for L600 MEM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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