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VF55 VYS

2006 Chrysler 300 C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,240 mi
Last recorded44,240 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler 300 C77,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VYS
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,240 miles

Damage to front lower bumper

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,508 miles

Headlamp levelling device broken front

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,244 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 42,244 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device broken

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2017 37,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,062 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,370 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 26,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,394 miles

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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VF55 VYS is a 2006 Chrysler 300 C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 77,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 VYS, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 VYS registered?

VF55 VYS is a 2006 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is VF55 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 VYS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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