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

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

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Chrysler 300C LX
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2010SaloonDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 651 tests of 300C models registered 2005-2008.

LX fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
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.

Figures for fails still not passed 3 days later, and for dangerous defects, aren't available yet for this model.

How the 300C LX compares

At each age below, see how the 300C LX holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 3,348 tests across 6 Chrysler models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateChrysler average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 300C LX.

  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 LX, 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 LX, 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 LX, 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 LX, 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.

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.

How 300C LX cars have aged

How 300C LX cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%13141516171819Age at MOTBuilt around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (247 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (229 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.0% (203 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (166 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (194 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (359 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (319 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (295 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (255 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 27.7% (271 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 25.5% (235 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 26.2% (214 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 24.2% (190 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 21.1% (161 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (186 tests, 2025 data)2006
First registered around 2008 (built 2005-2008)First registered around 2007 (built 2005-2008)First registered around 2006 (built 2005-2008)
Same age, different build years

Same age, different build years

How cars of the 300C from different build years compare at the same age. Treat it as a pointer, not proof. A difference can come from changes to the car, to the MOT itself, or to which cars are still on the road.

How they compare at 15 years old

2005-2008
30.2%
2024 data
2009-2012
25.8%
2025 data

Each bar uses one year of national MOT results. Testing conditions can differ from one year to another.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Chrysler 300C models of this age

This list covers every Chrysler 300C built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the LX on its own.

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 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Chrysler 300C LX (2005-2010) 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.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 651 MOT tests on Chrysler 300C models first registered between 2005-2008. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.