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DES 22V

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,181 mi
Last recorded39,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 22V
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 39,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,350 miles

bonnet struts weak

condensation in reverse lamps

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet struts weak

condensation in o/s reverse lamp

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2023 32,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,863 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,628 miles

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,155 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 19,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,093 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 14,186 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 14,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 9,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,711 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,493 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,773 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,671 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,359 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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DES 22V is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DES 22V, 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 DES 22V registered?

DES 22V is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is DES 22V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 22V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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