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MC05 XRN

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XRN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 73,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,440 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

TPM light on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

TPM light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tpms light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,014 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 23,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,244 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 10,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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MC05 XRN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 MC05 XRN, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC05 XRN registered?

MC05 XRN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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