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AE56 WVZ

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,814 mi
Last recorded59,814 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WVZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,790 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,431 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,526 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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AE56 WVZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 AE56 WVZ, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 WVZ registered?

AE56 WVZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is AE56 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 WVZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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