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W12 SXE

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,042 miles

vehicle is equipped with and engine cover and under trays

Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,116 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 61,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,874 miles

Under treys fitted covering underside of vehicle

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,575 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 SXE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

W12 SXE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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