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MC53 COB

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 COB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 79,850 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 79,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 79,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,163 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 43,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MC53 COB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 MC53 COB, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC53 COB registered?

MC53 COB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is MC53 COB safe to buy?

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