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S55 OUS

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,836 mi
Last recorded82,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 OUS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,049 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,761 miles

n/s/r light damage

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,761 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r light damage

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,676 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,617 miles

Boot hinge broken

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,232 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Boot hinge broken

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,209 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 OUS is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

S55 OUS is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for S55 OUS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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