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R & M Bentley (Motor Factors) Limited

01424232

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Octagon House, 1 Over Road, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4QZ
Incorporated 31/05/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/01/2026

Due 22/01/2027

On track

Industry

45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Lesley Alison Bentley

director

English · Age 69

Martin Philip Bentley

director

British · England · Age 73

Martin Philip Bentley

secretary · Since 01/07/2003

British

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roche Sigmund Bentley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

Octagon House, 1 Over Road, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Martin Philip Bentley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

Octagon House, 1 Over Road, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/2000Registered 19/10/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 20/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1991Registered 06/01/1992Satisfied 17/08/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1991Registered 06/01/1992Satisfied 17/08/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/12/1990Registered 02/01/1991Satisfied 17/08/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/10/1984Registered 01/11/1984Satisfied 17/08/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/11/1983Registered 05/12/1983

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Octagon House, 1 Over Road
2026-06-08

OCTAGON HOUSE, 1 OVER ROAD

post townCambridgeshire
2026-06-08

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

CompanyRankvs 591+ SIC 45310 peers
67

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.2× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£334k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£72k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£285k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£50k

Debtors

£882k

12avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£335k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.20+£0
20251.20+£44k
20241.17-£98k
20231.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.