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SS03 MAR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,601 mi
Last recorded65,601 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 MAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 103,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Slight binding on the nearside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,276 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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SS03 MAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SS03 MAR, 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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SS03 MAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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