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56 ME

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,418 mi
Last recorded12,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 ME
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 12,418 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 11,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 11,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 11,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 9,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 9,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 9,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 8,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 7,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 7,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 7,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlight (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2015 6,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 5,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,538 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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56 ME is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 56 ME, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 56 ME registered?

56 ME is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is 56 ME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 ME shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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