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MV06 ECC

2006 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,827 mi
Last recorded55,827 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 ECC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 40,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,718 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,262 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,104 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 12,044 miles

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

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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MV06 ECC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Purple with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MV06 ECC, 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 MV06 ECC registered?

MV06 ECC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MV06 ECC safe to buy?

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