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Christopher Marshall
MOT test station V105294 at Unit 32, Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer Road, Cardiff CF11 8BE, in Cardiff. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
142
203 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Sam MOT Testing Centre
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V105294
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 32, Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer Road, Cardiff
- Postcode
- CF11 8BE
- Council district
- Cardiff (128 listed stations)
- Region
- Wales
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.4668, -3.1989
What Christopher Marshall can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Christopher Marshall is an MOT test station at Unit 32, Wholesale Fruit Centre, Bessemer Road, Cardiff, CF11 8BE, in Cardiff (Wales). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V105294, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 33 authorised stations in the district and one of 58 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 127 of the district's 128 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Sam MOT Testing Centre, at the same postcode (Class 4). 142 other stations sit within 5 miles and 203 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Wales according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 029 2023 6406. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Christopher Marshall and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Christopher Marshall, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CF11 8BE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam MOT Testing Centre (district list)Unit 27/28H, CF11 8BE | Cardiff | same postcode | 123457 |
| M R Car Sales (district list)Rear Of Unit 19, CF11 8BE | Cardiff | same postcode | 123457 |
| Obd MOT Centre Ltd (district list)29 Bessemer Market, CF11 8BE | Cardiff | same postcode | 123457 |
| White Dove Garages Limited (district list)Hadfield Road, CF11 8WD | Cardiff | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| A & A Tyre and Auto ServicesWhittle Road, CF11 8AT | Cardiff | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in Wales
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Wales typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Wales
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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