Is the Bentley Continental ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 14,532 MOT tests, around 81% of Bentley Continentals still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 3% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Continentals are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 1997 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 3%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 14,532
Check a specific Continental
Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Continental ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Continentals of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant646 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant827 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant603 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant660 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant857 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant817 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant769 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant742 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant748 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant579 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant548 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant437 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant910 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,376 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,172 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,229 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,146 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged67 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Continental
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Continentals tested): likely compliant from 2006; 1997 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Continentals fare at the MOT too: see the Bentley Continental MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Bentley Continental for London: what the MOT data shows
The Bentley Continentals in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2020. 2007 was the most common year, with 1,377 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Almost every Continental in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 94% of the time at 12,371 miles on average, and the oldest (1997) passed 90% at 60,579 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Continentals likely to comply are from 2006. 1,172 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 61,498 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Continental's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (1.6% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (0.9%); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (0.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 5.0% of tests.
Overall, 91% of Continentals passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 43,865 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
About this data
Based on 14,532 first MOT tests of the Bentley Continental carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 14,532 MOT tests say about the Bentley Continental and London's ULEZ.
Is the Bentley Continental ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of Continentals on the road are likely compliant and 3% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Continental years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Continentals first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Continental is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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