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X70 MLC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,491 mi
Last recorded43,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 MLC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 43,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 41,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 31,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 26,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,645 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 11,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 6,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,624 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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X70 MLC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X70 MLC, 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 X70 MLC registered?

X70 MLC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is X70 MLC safe to buy?

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