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LBZ 779

2012 Chrysler 300 C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chrysler 300 C67,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 779
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 173,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 172,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 171,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,123 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked. not emitting white light

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 23,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LBZ 779 is a 2012 Chrysler 300 C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 67,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBZ 779, 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 14 years old, this Chrysler 300 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LBZ 779 registered?

LBZ 779 is a 2012 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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