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W12 MEK

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,583 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,483 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,419 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,963 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,413 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,195 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs corroded on insides n/s/r tyre split on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,585 miles

front brake discs corroded on insides n/s/r tyre split on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,006 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,974 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 MEK is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MEK, 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 MEK registered?

W12 MEK is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is W12 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 MEK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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