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W55 MDW

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 MDW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,720 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 42,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,720 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,052 miles

EML is on

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

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

Tyre pressure indicator is turned off

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,638 miles

Intermittant air bag light indicator fault

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,445 miles

Air bag warning indicator is on

Front brake pads are worn close to the weare indicators

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,053 miles

Brake discs are rusty where it has not been driven

front and rear brake pads are over half worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,703 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 24,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,633 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,831 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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W55 MDW is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W55 MDW, 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 W55 MDW registered?

W55 MDW is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is W55 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 MDW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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