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MX56 EJK

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

74,396 mi
Last recorded74,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 EJK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,064 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 67,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 59,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 58,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2022 52,623 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 50,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,507 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

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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MX56 EJK 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 MX56 EJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX56 EJK registered?

MX56 EJK is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is MX56 EJK safe to buy?

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