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H23 SMH

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,706 mi
Last recorded43,706 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 SMH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,405 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 36,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 20,518 miles

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Dec 2017 16,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 11,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,956 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 9,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H23 SMH is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H23 SMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H23 SMH registered?

H23 SMH is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is H23 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 SMH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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