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LW51 SLW

2004 Bentley Continental

Cream Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,590 mi
Last recorded30,590 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 SLW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 24,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 22,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 21,773 miles

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 21,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also minor cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 18,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 6,173 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 6,173 miles

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

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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LW51 SLW is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Cream with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LW51 SLW, 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 LW51 SLW registered?

LW51 SLW is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is LW51 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 SLW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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