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B5 SSX

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,717 mi
Last recorded42,717 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SSX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 40,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,809 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking between treads and on outer wall.

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 22,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,766 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,695 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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B5 SSX is a 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 B5 SSX, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 SSX registered?

B5 SSX is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is B5 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SSX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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