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MX55 NLC

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,275 mi
Last recorded59,275 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NLC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,414 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,739 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,974 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,185 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 NLC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MX55 NLC, 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 MX55 NLC registered?

MX55 NLC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is MX55 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 NLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX55 NLC have outstanding finance?

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