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LL56 ESN

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL56 ESN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 65,787 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,309 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 59,309 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,455 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 21 May 2020 43,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated cooked (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 28,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,858 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LL56 ESN is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LL56 ESN, 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 LL56 ESN registered?

LL56 ESN is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is LL56 ESN safe to buy?

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