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E5 SSX

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,830 mi
Last recorded51,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SSX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 51,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,325 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm rearward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,317 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,317 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,401 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 22,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E5 SSX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E5 SSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 SSX registered?

E5 SSX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is E5 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SSX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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