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SM59 EFA

2009 Chrysler 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chrysler 30072,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EFA
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf tyre perishing

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,811 miles

Both front tyres perished - 245 45 20

Both inner sills corroded - outer sill covered by sill covers.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded - undertrays fitted preventing a thorough inspection.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 95,811 miles

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

Both front tyres perished - 245 45 20

Both inner sills corroded - outer sill covered by sill covers.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded - undertrays fitted preventing a thorough inspection.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, (in wheel arch), corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 94,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, (in wheel arch), corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, pitted and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, (in wheel arch), corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2022 91,676 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Pass 18 May 2021 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 89,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,769 miles

Front inner brake pads very much on limit

Slight play nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,286 miles

osf lower arm inner bush weak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,719 miles

Oil leak /fuel ()

O/S/F bumper side marker not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower front arm. (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall.

O/S/F bumper side marker not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak /fuel. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower front arm. (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall.

O/S/F bumper side marker not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak /fuel. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,328 miles

Nearside Front has damage to the tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,900 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres 3mm tread depth

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper blade split on the ends

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,632 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300?

Based on 14,168 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 722
parking brake recording little or no effort 475
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 303
position lamp(s) not working 245
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SM59 EFA is a 2009 Chrysler 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 EFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM59 EFA is a 2009 Chrysler 300, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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