Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd?

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 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd?

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 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd?

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.

Is the 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd has a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.9%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd?

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 300c Crd (2007)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63.9% first-time pass rate

2007 Chrysler 300c Crd

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Chrysler 300C CRD is a significant reliability concern — only 34.9% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are thankfully rare at 0.8%, but the consistently poor pass rate across the diesel models that make up the fleet suggests systematic mechanical issues rather than isolated problems.

These cars have covered a reasonable 100,853 miles on average for their age, yet they're averaging 1.63 failures per test, indicating the problems aren't simply wear-and-tear on high-mileage examples. If you're considering one, budget for professional inspection and expect meaningful repair costs — this is not a model where you can afford to skip the pre-purchase inspection.

We have limited data for the 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

63.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.63

Over 4.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 75k–126k

For context

These stats describe 130 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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Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	127	63.9%	1.64

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd 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.

101,224

typical

74,705

low mileage

126,057

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Chrysler 300c Crd vehicles fall between 74,705 and 126,057 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 74,705 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.

✓ 74,705–126,057 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Chrysler 300c Crds sit.

⚠ Over 170,176 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Chrysler 300c Crd — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2007 Chrysler 300c Crds are still active.

32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.63

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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