2006 Chrysler 300C Hemi Auto 5.7L Petrol · FM06 HJZ

The Chrysler 300C HEMI presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 136,236 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults ever logged by testers. Two earlier failures in 2023 and 2024 show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at those tests rather than unresolved wear. Mileage accumulation on this 2006 saloon sits at a typical 6,812 miles per year against its 20-year life. The record shows a sharp jump from 82,809 miles on 18 August 2024 to 136,236 miles by 20 October 2025, equating to over 53,000 miles in fourteen months. Prior to that, the car covered only 3,551 miles between May 2023 and August 2024, suggesting a long period of low use followed by heavy recent commuting or touring. The clean MOT sheet gives no tester-flagged concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the subframe and sills for rust, given the age and the 53,000-mile annualised surge that stresses drivetrain and suspension components. The twin failed tests with zero defects warrant a check of the original failure reasons, as repeated presentation faults hint at poor owner record-keeping rather than mechanical neglect. Given the Hemi V8's known cooling and exhaust emission sensitivities, verify the 2025 pass included a valid emissions readout and inspect for oil leakage around the rocker covers. The absence of advisories across five tests implies either diligent upkeep or light-touch testing; either way, a pre-purchase compression and gearbox fluid check remains prudent on a 136k-mile automatic.