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S999 LLS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 LLS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,942 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 15 Jun 2022 91,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,459 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Bank (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Incorrectly fitted fouling front most lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 73,330 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 73,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 66,030 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2019 64,014 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 May 2018 61,032 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2017 57,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 54,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,724 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,175 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,633 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,395 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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S999 LLS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S999 LLS, 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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S999 LLS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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