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W12 MCO

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MCO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,507 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,295 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,231 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 MCO is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 W12 MCO, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 MCO registered?

W12 MCO is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is W12 MCO safe to buy?

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