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ML55 SWB

2007 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Arnage33,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML55 SWB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 77,635 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Unknown cause (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake pedal not operational/ratcheting (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,700 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,135 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 58,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated all the time. (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms light saying has system fault on dash. (4.1.D.4)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm tread ,tyre wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,067 miles

T.P.M.S light on

engine management light on

nearside outer sill kit damaged

offside rear door damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,406 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,352 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear drop link dust covers perishing

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,942 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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ML55 SWB is a 2007 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,906 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML55 SWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML55 SWB is a 2007 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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