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S55 MHD

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MHD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 77,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,008 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2022 71,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 48,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,126 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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S55 MHD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S55 MHD, 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 S55 MHD registered?

S55 MHD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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