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C23 GTC

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,234 mi
Last recorded59,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,716 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,466 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,394 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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C23 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 C23 GTC, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C23 GTC registered?

C23 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is C23 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 GTC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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