Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Chrysler 300 C vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

50% 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 2012 Chrysler 300 C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles, the 2012 Chrysler 300 C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.2%, 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 2012 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 (2012)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.2% first-time pass rate

2012 Chrysler 300 C

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2012 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 2012 Chrysler 300 C matches the UK average first-time pass rate at 80.2%, which sounds reassuring until you notice that half of all vehicles tested have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant red flag for safety-critical systems. This isn't a reliability basket case, but it's certainly a car where defects, when they occur, tend to be serious rather than minor.

These 300 Cs are running at a reasonable 69,786 miles median for their age, yet they're averaging 2.64 failures and a concerning 12.4 advisories per test, suggesting component wear is outpacing the mileage clock. Before committing to one, have a specialist inspect the braking and suspension systems thoroughly, as the dangerous defect frequency points to these areas as genuine weak spots.

We have limited data for the 2012 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

80.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

50%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.64

Over 12 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 50k–95k

For context

These stats describe 126 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 2012 Chrysler 300 C

Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 50% 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 (97%)	122	79.5%	2.73

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 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.

69,786

typical

50,307

low mileage

95,380

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Chrysler 300 C vehicles fall between 50,307 and 95,380 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 50,307 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.

✓ 50,307–95,380 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Chrysler 300 Cs sit.

⚠ Over 128,763 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Chrysler 300 C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2012 Chrysler 300 Cs are still active.

82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

2.64

Avg failures per vehicle

12.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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