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6 SHL

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,580 mi
Last recorded22,580 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 SHL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 19,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,844 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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6 SHL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 6 SHL, 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 6 SHL registered?

6 SHL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is 6 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 SHL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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