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S5 OTL

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,185 mi
Last recorded76,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 OTL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,185 miles

Bonnet ajar warning showing on display but is secure closed

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 76,185 miles

Bonnet ajar warning showing on display but is secure closed

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear centre stop lamp slightly reduced output

Pass 22 Oct 2022 70,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,021 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,849 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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S5 OTL 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 88.9%.

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 S5 OTL, 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 S5 OTL registered?

S5 OTL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is S5 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 OTL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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