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MCZ 4300

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 4300
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 87,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,109 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,785 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 85,350 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 84,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,055 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,988 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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MCZ 4300 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MCZ 4300, 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 MCZ 4300 registered?

MCZ 4300 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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