2006 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · EF55 BEN
2006 Bentley Continental (6.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 106,570 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 106,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 BEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Bentley Continental (EF55 BEN) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF55 BEN Mileage History
- 10/10/202394,053 mi
- 10/10/2024101,116 mi+7,063 mi
- 16/10/2024101,212 mi+96 mi
- 30/07/2025105,430 mi+4,218 mi
- 05/09/2026106,570 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- W12 Vacuum Pipe FailureSerious
Plastic vacuum pipes located behind the engine and over the gearbox become brittle from heat and crack, causing boost leaks and rough idling.
- Air Strut LeakageSerious
The rubber air bags in the suspension struts perish and leak, often leading to a burnt-out compressor.
- Electrical Drain / Battery FailureModerate
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