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W12 SBD

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 SBD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,591 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,741 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,707 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,591 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,327 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,256 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,543 miles

Number plates secured with rubber bands

all tyres underinflated worn on inner side walls

n/s/r tyre sidewall buffed

Fail 21 Dec 2010 60,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

all tyres underinflated worn on inner side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,907 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,245 miles

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

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

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 SBD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SBD, 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 SBD registered?

W12 SBD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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The MOT history for W12 SBD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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