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VK59 ENC

2009 Chrysler 300 C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,687 mi
Last recorded170,687 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chrysler 300 C75,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 ENC
MakeChrysler
Model300 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 170,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamps, Suspect light source and lamp not compatible

Front Steering column/wheel play, up - down also left - right

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake release not securely fixed

Fail 1 Dec 2025 170,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS, ESP and BAS all shown (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamps, Suspect light source and lamp not compatible

Front Steering column/wheel play, up - down also left - right

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake release not securely fixed

Pass 14 Dec 2024 169,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 169,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,242 miles

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2023 144,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 107,991 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,065 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 79,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,396 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,271 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,745 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,753 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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VK59 ENC is a 2009 Chrysler 300 C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 75,073 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 VK59 ENC, 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 17 years old, this Chrysler 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK59 ENC is a 2009 Chrysler 300 C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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