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W12 MHF

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays and other guard/ covers obscuring view to components

Fail 28 Sep 2023 93,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays and other guard/ covers obscuring view to components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE WORN /CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,282 miles

Tpms warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Aug 2021 83,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tpms warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2021 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x6 (chalked). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 (chalked). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 79,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,131 miles

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

deep cut to offside front tyre

deepcut to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,322 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,181 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 MHF is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

W12 MHF is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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