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M12 CBL

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,124 mi
Last recorded82,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 CBL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,124 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,256 miles

All brake disc inner faces slightly corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 40,255 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All brake disc inner faces slightly corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 39,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,468 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,075 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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M12 CBL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M12 CBL, 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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M12 CBL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is M12 CBL safe to buy?

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