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5 SXL

2016 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,796 mi
Last recorded20,796 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SXL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 20,796 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 19,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 18,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,093 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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5 SXL is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 5 SXL, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 SXL registered?

5 SXL is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is 5 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SXL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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