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SLM 2W

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,075 mi
Last recorded99,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLM 2W
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,470 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,449 miles

Nearside Front Grease seeping from C.V. gaiter

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,466 miles

Nearside Front C.V gaiter emitting grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 154,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper control arm ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF outer cv boot emitting grease, but preventing ingress

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Traction control light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,540 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut & bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,716 miles

Offside Front wheel damage

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,400 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system showing a fault but not registered after January 01st 2012

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,583 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 25,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,898 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SLM 2W is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SLM 2W, 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 SLM 2W registered?

SLM 2W is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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