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W12 DLN

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DLN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,920 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 58,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 57,849 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 53,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,692 miles

headlamp wash inop

Pass 2 Apr 2020 53,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,362 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,415 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,582 miles

Front discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,748 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edge`s

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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

Surface corrosion on front brake disc`s

Pass 23 May 2008 21,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 21,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DLN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W12 DLN, 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 W12 DLN registered?

W12 DLN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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