Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Chrysler 300 C?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Chrysler 300 C?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Chrysler 300 C?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Chrysler 300 C vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

55% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Chrysler 300 C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles, the 2008 Chrysler 300 C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Chrysler 300 C?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chrysler 300 C (2008)

268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.8% first-time pass rate

2008 Chrysler 300 C

CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 2008 Chrysler 300 C. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Chrysler 300C passes its MOT first time in just 72.8% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and more than half of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a genuine concern for any prospective buyer. The diesel version, which accounts for nearly all examples tested, performs no better at 72.5%.

These cars are averaging 83,274 miles, fairly typical for their age, but the real issue lies in the failure patterns: owners face an average of 4.59 failures per test and a hefty 23.2 advisories, signalling that when things go wrong, they go wrong in clusters. If you're considering one, budget for proper pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and expect regular maintenance costs to be higher than mainstream rivals.

We have limited data for the 2008 Chrysler 300 C — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

54.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.59

Over 16 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

80k

Middle half: 61k–103k

For context

These stats describe 268 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Chrysler 300 C

Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 54.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (89%)	239	72.5%	4.75

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,981 Chrysler 300 C vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 38.6%

764

Silver 27.7%

548

Grey 14.7%

292

Blue 10.6%

210

White 5.6%

110

Green 1.4%

Cream 0.5%

Red 0.4%

Brown 0.4%

Beige 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Chrysler 300 C vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

79,841

typical

60,577

low mileage

102,836

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Chrysler 300 C vehicles fall between 60,577 and 102,836 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,577 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 60,577–102,836 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Chrysler 300 Cs sit.

⚠ Over 138,828 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Chrysler 300 C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2008 Chrysler 300 Cs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.59

Avg failures per vehicle

23.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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