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W12 MWC

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MWC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 38,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 37,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,103 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 32,329 miles

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

headlamp washers inop

Fail 23 Sep 2021 32,208 miles

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

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

headlamp washers inop

Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel weld repair

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

Offside side repeater damaged

headlamp wash inop

Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel weld repair

headlamp wash inop

Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,029 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has a weld repair

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,033 miles

nearside front wheel has been repaired

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,773 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 MWC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MWC, 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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W12 MWC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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