2012 Chrysler 300 3.0L Diesel · GV12 HSY

The vehicle holds a clean MOT history through March 2022, with four consecutive passes showing no mandatory failures or significant defects. The maintenance trend remains stable across the tested period, as the tester recorded only minor rear tyre wear advisories in January 2021 before returning to a defect free standard by March 2022. That final test at 82,734 miles confirms the suspension geometry, braking components, and exhaust emissions met regulatory standards at the time. The record now sits over four years stale relative to June 2026, which requires fresh verification before purchase. Recorded mileage suggests light usage, averaging roughly 5,900 miles annually across a fourteen year ownership span. The odometer progression shows steady accumulation from July 2017 to July 2018, followed by a sharp jump to 106,442 miles by July 2019. The subsequent reading of 75,830 miles in January 2021 indicates either an odometer correction or a discrepancy in the official log, though the figure ultimately settled at 82,734 miles for the final entry. A twenty month interval separates the July 2019 and January 2021 tests, suggesting the car likely sat unused during that window rather than covering substantial distance. Low annual mileage combined with extended standing periods often accelerates rubber degradation and fluid breakdown. You should prioritise checking the rear wheel bearings, suspension bushes, and brake disc condition during a physical assessment. The January 2021 advisory noted both rear tyres wore on the edges rather than evenly across the tread, which typically points to excessive negative camber or worn track control arm bushes. Inspect the coil springs for stress fractures and verify that the steering rack boots remain intact without grease leakage. Examine the exhaust mounting points and catalytic converter housing for corrosion, as prolonged idling or short trips commonly cause moisture retention in the system. Verify current tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, since aged rubber hardens regardless of low mileage. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish during the ignition cycle and check for oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and front axle seals.