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S55 VEW

2012 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6752cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Mulsanne26,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VEW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,752cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,844 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 21,412 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,186 miles

all tyres starting to wear on outer edges

How Reliable is the Bentley Mulsanne?

Based on 15,955 MOT tests across 1,697 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,137
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 628
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
position lamp(s) not working 113
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S55 VEW is a 2012 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 26,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Mulsanne fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 628 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Mulsanne typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 VEW registered?

S55 VEW is a 2012 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is S55 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 VEW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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