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B2 MEB

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

49,104 mi
Last recorded49,104 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MEB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 49,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 48,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 127,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 2-3 mm And slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 28,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 27,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,984 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on legal limits, highly recommended new tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 75,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 38,627 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 16,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,493 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,584 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators 2-3mm

offside rear inner wheel rim small dent in it.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,000 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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B2 MEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 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 B2 MEB, 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 B2 MEB registered?

B2 MEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for B2 MEB shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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