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MBZ 2651

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2651
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid appears very dark in colour, using MOT methods of inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,320 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated/cracking

Offside Reverse light not working

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,932 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,563 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 14 Jun 2017 60,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner securing clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage chrome trim near wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance led unit in mirror, lens missing that channels light to be visible from the rear (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner securing clip deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,064 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 55,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush CASTER ARM (2.4.G.2)

All 4 tyres are starting to crack

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front caster arm slight movement at inner bush

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,450 miles

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,677 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

suspect noise from insecure supension compressor

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 30,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,980 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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MBZ 2651 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MBZ 2651, 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 MBZ 2651 registered?

MBZ 2651 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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