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Chrysler 300C reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20152 named generationsSaloonPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 271 MOT tests for Chrysler 300C models built around 2007 (18 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Chrysler 300C built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Chrysler 300C models built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Chrysler 300C by number plate

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Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chrysler 300C's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 300C's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

L

LX2 (2011-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

27.8% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Likely between 18.8% and 39.0%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 72 MOT tests at this ageLimited data
300C LX

LX (2005-2010)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

27.7% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Likely between 22.7% and 33.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 271 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chrysler 300C.

See every build year for the Chrysler 300C

Side-by-side

Chrysler 300C generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
LX2 (2011-2015)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate27.8%likely between 18.8% and 39.0%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 72 MOT tests at this age
LX (2005-2010)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate27.7%likely between 22.7% and 33.3%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 271 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the 300C, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Chrysler 300C fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chrysler 300C ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
12124.8%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
9725.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
8523.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
19429.9%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
27127.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
18629.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Chrysler 300C models

These issues come from 18-year-old Chrysler 300C models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    26.9%
    Advisory: 74Fail: 35 (32% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    19.6%
    Advisory: 93Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.4%
    Advisory: 75Fail: 6 (7% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    16.2%
    Advisory: 45Fail: 2 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.8%
    Advisory: 39Fail: 11 (22% of the times it was found)

Based on 271 MOT tests on 18-year-old Chrysler 300C models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Chrysler 300C models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Suspension49%
  2. Brakes + Tyres34%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Other + Suspension24%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 111 MOT tests on Chrysler 300C cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chrysler 300C.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

2 recalls in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.5%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.9%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 27.7% for the Chrysler 300C, both built around 2007.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,172 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Lexus IS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.1%

    Lower fail rate: 24.1%, against 27.7% for the Chrysler 300C, both built around 2007.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    BMW 5 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    7.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.6%

    Lower fail rate: 24.6%, against 27.7% for the Chrysler 300C, both built around 2007.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,265 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.2%
    Dangerous
    7.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    Lower fail rate: 25.3%, against 27.7% for the Chrysler 300C, both built around 2007.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    25,001 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Chrysler 300C across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 271 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chrysler 300C ever sold: 954 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 271 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.