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W6 HEL

2006 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,760 mi
Last recorded195,760 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 HEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 195,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 195,760 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 190,601 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 190,601 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,845 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 106,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,616 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,930 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,649 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,038 miles

o/s/r tyre has tear in sidewall not exceeding 25mm in length.

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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W6 HEL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W6 HEL, 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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What year was W6 HEL registered?

W6 HEL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is W6 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 HEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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