2005 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · W12 CAC
2005 Bentley Continental (6.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 67,776 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W12 CAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 67,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W12 CAC 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 2005 Bentley Continental (W12 CAC) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 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 (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
W12 CAC Mileage History
- 27/04/202262,415 mi
- 19/06/202364,410 mi+1,995 mi
- 12/03/202566,855 mi+2,445 mi
- 26/02/202667,776 mi+921 mi
- 26/02/202667,776 mi
Average of roughly 1,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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