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DC12 HSZ

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,813 mi
Last recorded44,813 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HSZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 444,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 44,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 43,658 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 40,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 34,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,354 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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DC12 HSZ is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DC12 HSZ, 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 DC12 HSZ registered?

DC12 HSZ is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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