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S55 PLK

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PLK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 48,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 22,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 21,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 11,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 9,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,869 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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S55 PLK is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 S55 PLK, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S55 PLK registered?

S55 PLK is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 2009.

Is S55 PLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 PLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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