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M K Motors of Trimdon

MOT test station 2652AE at Rose Street, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station TS29 6EH, in County Durham. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

3 of 6

Classes 1, 2 and 4

Stations within 5 miles

18

159 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

1.9 miles

Wingate MOT Limited

Phone

01429 880541

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
2652AE
Register status
Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
Classes authorised
Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
Address
Rose Street, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station
Postcode
TS29 6EH
Council district
County Durham (187 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 54.7171, -1.4268

What M K Motors of Trimdon can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85

Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.

About this station

M K Motors of Trimdon is an MOT test station at Rose Street, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station, TS29 6EH, in County Durham (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 2652AE, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 38 of the 187 stations listed in County Durham hold Class 1 or 2, and 22 of the 159 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 181 of the district's 187 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Wingate MOT Limited in Wingate, 1.9 miles away (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 18 other stations sit within 5 miles and 159 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.8 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records MK MOTORS OF TRIMDON LIMITED (company number 07893158) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 29 Dec 2011 (14 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01429 880541. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to TS29 6EH, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Wingate MOT LimitedUnit 9, TS28 5AHWingate1.9 miles123457
Granville MotorsGreenhills Terrace, DH6 3JGDurham2.1 miles123457
Pja Motors LtdFront Street North, DH6 4QGDurham2.3 miles123457
Fishburn Service Station (district list)Chaytor Terrace, TS21 4DGStockton on Tees2.6 miles123457
Commercial Motors (NE) LtdSalters Lane, DH6 2PZDurham2.8 miles123457

All 187 stations in County Durham · North East · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
MK MOTORS OF TRIMDON LIMITED
Company number
07893158
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
29 Dec 2011 (14 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
TRIMDON STATION, TS29

Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.

What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2 and 4 station in North East

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

North of England typical (Class 4 car)

£25-40

From this site's regional guide for North East

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45

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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

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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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