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MX55 ERO

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,339 mi
Last recorded46,339 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ERO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting outer sidewall.( strong advise)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract back.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 32,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting outer sidewall.( strong advise)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract back.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 27,095 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,718 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,071 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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MX55 ERO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MX55 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX55 ERO registered?

MX55 ERO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is MX55 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 ERO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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