Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Bentley Mulsanne?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Bentley Mulsanne?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Bentley Mulsanne?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Bentley Mulsanne?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Bentley Mulsanne (2016)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Bentley Mulsanne

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2016 Bentley Mulsanne. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 15.4% above UK average

95.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

20,942

typical mileage

11,894–28,402 middle half

9.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.34

avg MOT failures per car

over 6.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Bentley Mulsanne

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,894

low mileage

20,942

typical

28,402

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles fall between 11,894 and 28,402 miles.

2016 Bentley Mulsanne — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Bentley Mulsanne

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

18%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
17.4%

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15.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
10.5%

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10.5%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
9.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
9.3%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
8.7%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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