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W12 GEL

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,495 mi
Last recorded66,495 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,495 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,029 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,477 miles

Offside Rear split rim wheel bolt missing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,726 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,569 miles

Nearside Front split rim retaining bolt snapped

Offside Rear split rim retaining bolt snapped

Fail 9 May 2019 56,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front split rim retaining bolt snapped

Offside Rear split rim retaining bolt snapped

Pass 11 May 2018 56,094 miles

Nearside Front split rim retaining bolt missing

Offside Rear split rim retaining bolt missing

Fail 10 May 2018 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front split rim retaining bolt missing

Offside Rear split rim retaining bolt missing

Pass 8 May 2017 53,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,140 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warming light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,705 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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W12 GEL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 W12 GEL, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 GEL registered?

W12 GEL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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The MOT history for W12 GEL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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