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Bentley Turbo

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 6,750 cc

C5 BENMOT history

C5 BEN is a red petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 28 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,359 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BEN was last recorded at 57,359 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,558 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,359 miles
  • 2025 – 56,558 miles
  • 2024 – 55,394 miles
  • 2023 – 54,383 miles
  • 2022 – 53,831 miles
  • 2021 – 52,771 miles
  • 2020 – 51,846 miles
  • 2019 – 49,347 miles
  • 2018 – 48,152 miles
  • 2017 – 47,365 miles
  • 2016 – 45,608 miles
  • 2015 – 44,204 miles
  • 2014 – 41,898 miles
  • 2013 – 40,857 miles
  • 2012 – 40,226 miles
  • 2011 – 39,201 miles
  • 2010 – 38,340 miles
  • 2009 – 37,622 miles
  • 2008 – 37,394 miles
  • 2007 – 35,419 miles
  • 2006 – 32,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front WIRES HANGING LOOSE NEXT TO HUB ASSEMBLY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer HEADLIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,359 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    170308578584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,558 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    131945715943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in tie rod bush
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack

  3. Pass55,394 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    515198625989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass54,383 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,383 miles
    Test number
    366742870025
    • AdvisoryFront WIRES HANGING LOOSE NEXT TO HUB ASSEMBLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer HEADLIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

  5. Fail54,360 miles (+529)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    413714052137
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront WIRES HANGING LOOSE NEXT TO HUB ASSEMBLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer HEADLIGHT UNIT DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryPARKING BREAKE EFFORT 2%

  6. Pass53,831 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    518269792850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,771 miles (+925)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    548225885847
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,846 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    783241446922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,347 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    660721424163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,133 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    220224003124
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail49,133 miles (+981)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    970678397651
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,152 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    545036407637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,365 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    865333413042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    398108857715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,608 miles (+1,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    614045572985
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass44,204 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    717690585167
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass41,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    338349914136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,898 miles (+1,041)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    367719214147
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass40,857 miles (+631)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    999995013165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering rack

  20. Pass40,226 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    997693652163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,201 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    896056861157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,340 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,340 miles
    Test number
    501792560188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,622 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    402916519216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,394 miles (+1,975)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    934910178189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front damper slighty damp around seals

  25. Pass35,419 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    264608707167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    104850916169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BEN

Does C5 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BEN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BEN?
The MOT on C5 BEN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BEN done?
C5 BEN was recorded at 57,359 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has C5 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BEN has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 BEN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BEN find?
C5 BEN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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