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W121 MFB

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 MFB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,815 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 40,811 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 33,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,883 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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W121 MFB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W121 MFB, 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 W121 MFB registered?

W121 MFB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for W121 MFB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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