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2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
General Information
- Registration MB55BOD
- Manufacturer BENTLEY
- Model CONTINENTAL
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 5998cc
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- Expires 13 May 2027
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MOT History 38 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 45,691 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2027 23 Jun 202612 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,285 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027 23 Jun 20265 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 170,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 44,677 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026 23 Jun 20267 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,263 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 43,335 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025 23 Jun 202624 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,593 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 42,110 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024 23 Jun 20261 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,689 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024 23 Jun 202630 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,761 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023 23 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,394 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022 23 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,880 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022 23 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,276 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021 23 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,945 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,060 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,512 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,052 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 34,856 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019 23 Jun 20265 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,227 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018 23 Jun 20263 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,623 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,510 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,510 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,602 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,766 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,766 MI
23 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,161 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 23 Jun 20269 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,258 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,600 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,085 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 23 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,899 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 23 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,536 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MB55BOD was registered on 2012-07-01
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