2012 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8L Petrol · KEN 42
2012 Bentley Mulsanne (6.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 36,531 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY MULSANNE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KEN 42 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 36,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KEN 42 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 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (KEN 42) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KEN 42 Mileage History
- 15/03/202232,585 mi
- 04/04/202333,662 mi+1,077 mi
- 27/03/202434,471 mi+809 mi
- 21/03/202535,317 mi+846 mi
- 10/03/202636,531 mi+1,214 mi
Average of roughly 990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Mulsanne
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BENTLEY MULSANNE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks(Moderate)
The plastic expansion tanks can crack or the seals can fail, leading to slow coolant loss.
- 6.75L V8 Turbo Oil Feed Line Leaks(Serious)
The legendary 6.75-litre V8 uses turbo oil feed lines that can develop leaks as they age, leading to oil consumption, potential turbo damage, and in severe cases engine bay fires if oil contacts hot exhaust components.
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- Coolant Expansion Tank LeaksModerate
The plastic expansion tanks can crack or the seals can fail, leading to slow coolant loss.
- 6.75L V8 Turbo Oil Feed Line LeaksSerious
The legendary 6.75-litre V8 uses turbo oil feed lines that can develop leaks as they age, leading to oil consumption, potential turbo damage, and in severe cases engine bay fires if oil contacts hot exhaust components.
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