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MTK 55

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,972 mi
Last recorded68,972 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTK 55
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 68,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,150 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,299 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,267 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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MTK 55 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MTK 55, 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 MTK 55 registered?

MTK 55 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is MTK 55 safe to buy?

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