2007 Chrysler 300 3.0L Diesel · WJ07 FVG

The 2007 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 June 2023 at 183,238 miles, passed but flagged two notable advisories: cracking across all tyres and corrosion on all brake discs. These are not immediate failures, yet they signal deferred upkeep. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A clean pass in 2019 at 181,102 miles with zero defects suggests a period of reasonable care, but the 2023 advisories indicate that consumable and corrosion-related items have since been left to deteriorate. The vehicle has not been tested since June 2023, meaning there is now a gap of three years with no independent mechanical record. That absence alone raises questions about how actively the car has been maintained or even used in the interim. Mileage accumulation tells a fairly consistent story. Between the 2017 and 2019 tests, the car covered roughly 9,756 miles in just under two years. From 2019 to 2023, it added only 2,136 miles across four years, a sharp drop that points to very light use or possibly long periods of standing. The annualised average of around 9,644 miles over the vehicle's life is typical for a car of this age, but the recent slowdown is significant. Low recent mileage can mask problems rather than prevent them. Brake discs corrode faster on a car that sits unused, and tyre sidewalls age and crack regardless of tread depth. The 2023 advisories on all four tyres and all discs are entirely consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended periods stationary. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. Suspension bushes were a known weak point, with both front lower arm rubber bushes flagged as deteriorated in the April 2017 failure at 171,345 miles. Whether these were properly replaced or simply patched for the May 2017 retest is unclear, so the front suspension should be checked for play, clunks, and uneven tyre wear. Brakes demand close attention. The 2017 test recorded excessive fluctuation on both front brakes, and the 2023 test noted corrosion on all discs. Warped or unevenly worn discs and binding calipers remain a possibility, particularly given the low recent mileage. A road test under firm braking is essential to confirm pedal feel and pulling. Tyre condition is the most immediate concern. The 2023 advisory for cracking across all four tyres, combined with repeated historical advisories for tread wear, suggests a pattern of neglect on this consumable. Cracking indicates age-related degradation, and on a car that has sat for long periods, the tyres may be well beyond their safe service life even if tread appears adequate. A buyer should check date codes and budget for a full replacement set. Beyond the tyres, inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and subframes. A 2007 vehicle with 183,238 miles and a three-year MOT gap warrants a thorough inspection by an independent mechanic before any purchase commitment.