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2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,053 mi
Last recorded38,053 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 GW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 38,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn and required soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm and bush, required soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,731 miles

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 7 Jun 2024 27,808 miles

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,194 miles

Underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 23,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 23,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 9,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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53 GW is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 53 GW, 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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53 GW is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is 53 GW safe to buy?

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