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W12 SDT

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,197 mi
Last recorded99,197 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 98,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,240 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 84,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,272 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside front driveshaft, inner gaiter split, recommend replace.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,641 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 19,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,547 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 SDT 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 90.9%.

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 SDT, 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 SDT registered?

W12 SDT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is W12 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 SDT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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