Chrysler 300C MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chrysler 300C. Check any 300C by registration number below.

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73.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Chrysler Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chrysler 300C — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chrysler 300C has an average MOT pass rate of 73.5%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Chrysler brand average of 73.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 300C on the road.

The most common reasons a Chrysler 300C fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 300C for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the 300C is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 300C, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Chrysler 300C, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chrysler 300C performs at MOT across different model years.

2005–2023

Based on 6,000 vehicles

73.5%Average

Chrysler average: 73.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chrysler 300C

The most common reasons a Chrysler 300C fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.5%

Suspension

16.5%

Brakes

14.5%

Tyres

11.0%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

10.0%

Chrysler 300C Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

29.0%

Rear

30.0%

Offside

22.0%

Typical Mileage — Chrysler 300C

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2005–2023 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 300C.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

Other Chrysler Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chrysler models.

Chrysler Grand Voyager

70.2% pass rate

Chrysler Ypsilon

74.8% pass rate

Chrysler Delta

73.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chrysler 300C

Chrysler 300C — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chrysler 300C MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chrysler 300C?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chrysler 300C is 73.5% compared to the Chrysler average of 73.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Chrysler 300C?

The most common MOT failures on the Chrysler 300C are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.5%), Suspension (16.5%), Brakes (14.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Chrysler 300C reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.5%, the Chrysler 300C is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chrysler 300C?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chrysler 300C?

Typical mileage for the Chrysler 300C: 24,000 miles at 3 years, 40,000 miles at 5 years, 78,000 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 300C to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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