2017 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8L Petrol · 5555 A

A recurring pattern of tyre degradation and structural rubber failure defines the roadworthiness history of this vehicle. While it passed its latest test on 2025-07-08, that result included an advisory for a perishing and cracking nearside front outer tyre. This follows a significant failure in 2022 where both offside tyres were found to have cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords, alongside advisories for the nearside tyres regarding tread cuts and edge wear. The recorded mileage of 9,358 miles over approximately nine years represents a very low annual accumulation rate of roughly 1,040 miles per year. Such a low usage profile is mechanically consistent with the tyre perishing and cracking noted in the DVSA records, as rubber components can degrade through age and inactivity rather than through frictional wear. Inspection should focus heavily on the current state of all four tyres, specifically looking for sidewall cracking or perishing that may have developed since the July 2025 test. Given the 2022 advisory regarding the nearside rear tyre being worn on the edge and the explicit requirement for geometry work, a thorough check of the wheel alignment is necessary to ensure the tyres are not scrubbing. During a test drive, the vehicle should be monitored for any steering pull or abnormal vibration through the steering wheel, which would indicate unresolved geometry issues. Particular attention should be paid to the nearside front tyre for any visible bulging or further cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of the carcass.