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A18 DBJ

2009 Chrysler 300 C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chrysler 300 C75,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DBJ
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 121,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 118,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 118,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,031 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,315 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 117,310 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,638 miles

parking brake effort borderline pass

smell of fuel under bonnet and damp around fuel filter

Fail 16 Apr 2021 116,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort borderline pass

smell of fuel under bonnet and damp around fuel filter

Pass 28 May 2020 116,356 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 116,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osf brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300 C?

Based on 31,231 MOT tests across 2,003 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,713
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,046
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,350
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,244
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 992
position lamp(s) not working 578
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A18 DBJ is a 2009 Chrysler 300 C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 75,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler 300 C fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,046 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 C typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 DBJ registered?

A18 DBJ is a 2009 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is A18 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DBJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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