2012 Bentley Mulsanne

KEY FACTS

• This Bentley Mulsanne is an opulent and generously appointed luxury saloon, presented in a regal colour combination.
• Under the bonnet is a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, delivering 505bhp and 752lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.
• It has had two registered keepers from new.
• The odometer displays 30,022 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This example is finished in Light Claret over Royal Claret, and the cabin is trimmed in Burgundy leather complete with contrast stitching, embroidered backrests, and high-gloss burr walnut inlays.
• It rides on a set of 21-inch split-rim alloy wheels, fitted with Dunlop tyres.
• Equipment includes front and rear parking assistance, cruise control, four-zone climate control, heated and electrically adjustable front and rear seats with massage and memory functions, a Naim for Bentley sound system, a CD changer, a central infotainment system, and rear entertainment screens, vanity mirrors, and picnic tables.
• Accompanying the sale is the service book, reference guide, numerous invoices, and battery charger.

Costed options:

• Main paint, two-tone
• Emblem stitching
• Cross stitching
• Premier Specification
• Chromed radiator shell with bright stainless-steel matrix-style grille
• Contemporary style cross-banding and inlay to waistrails & fascia
• contemporary style cross-banding and inlay to fascia, waistrails and veneered picnic tables
• Deep-pile wilton carpet mats to front and rear
• Twin illuminated fold down vanity mirrors and rear quarter vanity mirrors
• Veneered door panels
• Veneered gear lever
• Veneered rim steering wheel (four-spoke)
• Naim For Bentley audio system
• Rear seat entertainment
• Bentley wing badge to waistrails and fascia

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: minor wear and creasing on the driver’s seat bolster and wear on the driver’s side carpet. A replacement set of Consort Red lambswool overmats was purchased in June 2024.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 21 May 2025 at 29,658 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was last serviced in February 2026 at 30,022 miles by Bentley Hampshire.
• Prior to this, Bentley Hampshire carried out a service in March 2025 at 29,160 miles, which included repairing the nearside wing mirror and replacing the engine oil, oil filter, and dust and pollen filters.
• The boot struts and electric gate control unit were replaced in August 2024 by Bentley Tunbridge Wells.
• The TPMS sensors and batteries were replaced in June 2024 by Bentley Tunbridge Wells, who also serviced the air conditioning system.
• Bentley Tunbridge Wells performed the previous service in May 2024 at 27,103 miles.
• New front brake discs and pads are reported to have been fitted in 2023.
• Invoices detailing other work undertaken are visible in the photo gallery.

Dates and mileage:

Feb 2012 - 37 miles (reported)

May 2012 - 853 miles (reported)

Jan 2013 - 6,604 miles (reported)

Mar 2014 - 14,005 miles (reported)

Feb 2015 - 16,453 miles (reported)

Feb 2016 - 19,346 miles (reported)

Feb 2017 - 21,001 miles (reported)

Mar 2018 - 21,433 miles (evidenced)

Feb 2020 - 23,062 miles (reported)

Jun 2021 - 24,020 miles (evidenced)

Aug 2023 - 26,373 miles (evidenced)

May 2024 - 27,103 miles (evidenced)

Mar 2025 - 29,160 miles (evidenced)

Feb 2026 - 30,022 miles (evidenced)

SUMMARY

This Bentley Mulsanne is an elegant and supremely luxurious British saloon, equipped with a selection of desirable factory options and reportedly finished in a stately colour combination in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It would make a fine addition to any collection, and promises to excel as an indulgent, cossetting, and effortlessly stylish companion for family outings, special occasions, and trips further afield.

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