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CU12 ERX

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 ERX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 22,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 21,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 19,587 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 19,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lever arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes in nearside wheels arch corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 14,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 13,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 9,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,739 miles

All tyres cracking in tread pattern

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under shields fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CU12 ERX is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 CU12 ERX, 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 CU12 ERX registered?

CU12 ERX is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is CU12 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU12 ERX 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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