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C5 PVS

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PVS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to damper body (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 66,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to damper body (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,696 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamps cracked, system still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,302 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,375 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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C5 PVS is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 C5 PVS, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 PVS registered?

C5 PVS is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is C5 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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