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W12 CDP

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CDP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

both outer sills covered and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2023 75,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

both outer sills covered and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 54,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,544 miles

eml on

Pass 26 May 2011 42,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,286 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre digs in sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 29,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,663 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 22,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 14,745 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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W12 CDP is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 W12 CDP, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 CDP registered?

W12 CDP is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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