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DEL 6L

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,409 mi
Last recorded80,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 6L
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 80,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 74,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,828 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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DEL 6L is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 DEL 6L, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DEL 6L registered?

DEL 6L is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is DEL 6L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 6L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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