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MX56 ENC

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,585 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 51,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,059 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,034 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,158 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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MX56 ENC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ENC, 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 MX56 ENC registered?

MX56 ENC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is MX56 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 ENC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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