2007 Chrysler 300 C 3.0L Diesel · VS57 RJS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of escalating suspension wear and persistent fluid leaks. While the most recent test in June 2023 at 177,742 miles was a pass, it revealed a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the nearside front, following play in upper ball joints the previous year. The recurring nature of these faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nineteen-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 9,350 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between November 2020 and August 2022, during which time the car covered nearly 14,000 miles. Since the last recorded MOT was conducted nearly three years ago, the vehicle is currently operating outside of its valid test period. This significant lapse increases the likelihood that undiagnosed issues, such as rubber perished or tyre tread, have deteriorated further since the recorded June 2023 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows repeated issues with ball joints, arm bushes, and covers. The 2019 failure on the offside front lower arm bush and subsequent advisories indicate the front-end assembly is under significant stress. Furthermore, the persistent oil leaks and power steering seepage noted between 2019 and 2023 suggest a chronic sealing issue that requires monitoring to ensure catastrophic failure does not occur. Given the high mileage and the time elapsed since the last test, a professional check for structural corrosion on the undertrays and the condition of all rubber bushings is essential before purchase.