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SO55 FSF

2005 Chrysler 300 C

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,181 mi
Last recorded212,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Chrysler 300 C70,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FSF
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 212,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 212,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low

Rear Differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2021 207,058 miles

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

Front suspension creak/noise

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 207,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front suspension creak/noise

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 197,986 miles

Oil leaks

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 181,046 miles

Coolant low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering uj has play

Undertray insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2019 181,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Coolant low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering uj has play

Undertray insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,132 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 154,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 25kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 104,875 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 34,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,312 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f lower forward arm inner bushes splitting - just acceptable

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit & worn on edges

nsf wiper split just acceptable,recommend replacement

osf tyre just legal on 1.6mm recommend replacement

play in n/s track rod end

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2011 27,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

n/s wiper splitting/smearing

n/s/f & o/s/f lower forward arm inner bushes splitting - just acceptable

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit & worn on edges

o/s/f tyre just legal & perished

play in n/s track rod end

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,517 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 21,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SO55 FSF is a 2005 Chrysler 300 C in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,700 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 SO55 FSF, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO55 FSF is a 2005 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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