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2006 Chrysler 300 C: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Chrysler 300 Cs, from 217 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 217 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

217MOT tests in 2025
65%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 57%)
5,400typical miles a year
2.7×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Chrysler 300 Cs than on all cars registered in 2006.

  • Track rod ends2.7× usual
    Chrysler 300 C
    15.2% All 2006 cars
    5.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 2.4% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2006 Chrysler 300 C MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    45% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    44% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    29% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    29% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2008116Suspension 47%
2007221Suspension 43%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Chrysler 300 Cs registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score