2010 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · AU10 AEF

The 2010 Bentley Continental is currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 2025‑10‑17 recorded a pass at 58,214 miles with no defects. The maintenance trend is improving after earlier isolated failures – a 2020 engine MIL fault, a 2014 headlamp aim issue and 2015 tyre‑wear advisories – all of which were subsequently resolved and the vehicle has been passing annually since 2021. Mileage accumulates at roughly 3,600 miles per year, a low figure for a sixteen‑year‑old vehicle. The annual increases are steady: 31,363 miles in May 2018 to 32,326 miles in August 2019, then 38,395 miles by September 2020, 42,780 miles in September 2021 and 58,214 miles by October 2025. The last test falls within nine months of the present date, so the data is recent, though there is a nine‑month gap before today with no new MOT recorded. A buyer should inspect the rear brake pads closely; the 2022 test at 45,512 miles flagged thin wear (1.1.13 (a)(ii)). The engine malfunction indicator lamp history warrants a check for any lingering electronic faults. Front tyres show wear close to the legal limit from the 2015 test, so tread depth and pressure should be verified. The 2014 headlamp aim failure suggests a headlamp alignment check is advisable. Given the car’s age, suspension bushes, coil springs and chassis areas should be examined for corrosion or wear, and the exhaust system inspected for any developing rust or leakage.