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W12 SOS

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,387 mi
Last recorded104,387 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 SOS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,387 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal making squeaky noise when pressing it

Pass 18 Aug 2025 103,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,610 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 94,775 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,148 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 89,970 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 89,970 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,750 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,535 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 126,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,518 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 275/40/19

Fail 20 Nov 2013 108,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

TYRE SIZE 275/40/19

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

TYRE SIZE 275/40/19

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,315 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 38,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,661 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 SOS is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOS, 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 SOS is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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