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AV55 GZN

2005 Chrysler 300 C

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

259,702 mi
Last recorded259,702 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler 300 C70,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GZN
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 259,702 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 259,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 256,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 256,488 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, (arm to shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 246,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 235,696 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 235,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 229,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 229,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm tread

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 217,499 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 217,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm inner attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm inner attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 208,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 208,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 199,878 miles

Near and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread

Fail 18 Oct 2018 199,877 miles

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

Near and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread

Pass 29 Sep 2017 187,658 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 187,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 177,612 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Offside Front repair to wheel

brake peddle anti slip device worn

em lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,603 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possible nearside and offside inner track rod [tie] rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front repair to wheel

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake peddle anti slip device worn

em lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 165,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 165,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 2 Sep 2014 132,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

kerb damage on front tyres

some imbalance on front brakes

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rod for headlamp level sensor broken at rear

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,107 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,154 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AV55 GZN is a 2005 Chrysler 300 C in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 AV55 GZN, 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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AV55 GZN is a 2005 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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