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TH51 MES

2002 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH51 MES
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,256 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 74,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 70,005 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,293 miles

engine covers fitted

under panels fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,128 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 61,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,577 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 21 May 2010 48,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,763 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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TH51 MES is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TH51 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TH51 MES registered?

TH51 MES is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is TH51 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH51 MES shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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