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M800 STE

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,500 mi
Last recorded52,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 STE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel has a welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 43,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Road wheel cracked across welded repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel has a welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel welded. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel welded. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 42,381 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,539 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 15,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 15,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 11,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M800 STE is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 M800 STE, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M800 STE registered?

M800 STE is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is M800 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 STE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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