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CAR 199M

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 199M
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,619 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,280 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 45,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 47,814 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2023 47,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,133 miles

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge & 2.0mm outer edge

O/S/F tyre bald inner/outer edges

O/S/R tyre 3.0mm inner/outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,414 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,298 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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CAR 199M is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAR 199M, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAR 199M registered?

CAR 199M is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is CAR 199M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 199M shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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