Verdict
The Chrysler 300 passes its MOT first time on 62.1% of tests, 4.8 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (57.4%). That puts it ahead of 67% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2006 300 does best (beats 75% of cars) and the 2009 worst (beats 54%).
Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension, tyres.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 62.1% | Beats 67% | B |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Handbrake performance 4.5× typical
Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope. - Track rod ends 2.7× typical
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Suspension arm bushes 2.4× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering. - Sidelights
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Brake performance
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbrake performance | 18.1% | 4.0% | 4.5× |
| Sidelights | 6.1% | 5.8% | 1.0× |
| Track rod ends | 6.0% | 2.2% | 2.7× |
| Suspension arm bushes | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.4× |
| Suspension ball joints | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.0× |
| ABS warning light | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.9× |
| Tyre tread depth | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8× |
| Brake performance | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3× |
| Headlight aim | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4× |
| Number plate lights | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 93.3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 70.3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 68.5 |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 52.0 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 48.9 |
| Parking brake inoperative on one side | 44.6 |
| Warning device shows system malfunction | 32.7 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28.4 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2010 Chrysler 3001 engine62.8% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 62.8% | Beats 55% | C |
2009 Chrysler 3001 engine60.7% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 60.7% | Beats 54% | C |
2008 Chrysler 3001 engine61.9% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 61.9% | Beats 67% | B |
2007 Chrysler 3001 engine62.2% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 62.2% | Beats 70% | B |
2006 Chrysler 3001 engine62.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | 62.6% | Beats 75% | B |
FAQ
What is the Chrysler 300 MOT pass rate?
62.1% of MOT tests on the Chrysler 300 were passed first time, based on 34,468 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2006–2010. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 57.4% of the time.
Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 67% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Chrysler 300 year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2006 300 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 75% of cars on UK roads. The 2009 does worst: it beats 54%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Chrysler 300?
The most common failure items are handbrake performance, sidelights, track rod ends. Compared with similar cars, handbrake performance comes up 4.5× as often.