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MOT Test Centres in Merthyr Tydfil
24 MOT test stations in Merthyr Tydfil (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (13%) test motorcycles, 7 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 16 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
24
#22 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
3
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Merthyr Tydfil Stations Can Test
Of the 24 listed stations, 24 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Merthyr Tydfil. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. The stations are spread across Merthyr Tydfil (23), Merthyr Tydfil Cbc (1). 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 24 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 29% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (8)
Stations in Merthyr Tydfil authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alans Tyre ShopWillows House | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YF | 01685 350450 | 123457 |
| Bryntaff GarageBryntaff | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 4PJ | 01443 691911 | 123457 |
| Empressive Motor Company LimitedUnit 7A | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2SR | 01685 721777 | 123457 |
| King David TyresPentrebach Rd | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YA | 01685 723460 | 123457 |
| Motofix Garage LimitedOld Drill Hall | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 8UT | 01685 722255 | 123457 |
| Paul Hughes MOT CentreBryniau Rd | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2SR | 01685 267450 | 123457 |
| Private Light Goods ServicesLittle Mill Garage | Merthyr Tydfil Cbc | CF46 5RT | 01443 411746 | 123457 |
| R T WilliamsUnit 30A Pant Industrial Estate | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2SR | 01685 383481 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (16)
Stations in Merthyr Tydfil authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Euromaster LtdDowlais Ind Est · ATS Euromaster | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 2SR | 01685 385872 | 123457 |
| Baylis Haines & StrangePentrebach Road | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YA | 01685 383828 | 123457 |
| Blakey's MOT Center LtdOld Rhymney Rd | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2YG | 01685 384264 | 123457 |
| Brecon Road Tyres18-20 Brecon Road | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 8NL | 01685 723676 | 123457 |
| Capitol VolkswagenPentrebach Road | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YA | 01685 350077 | 123457 |
| Car Care Merthyr Tydfil LimitedYew Street | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 8EB | 01685 383855 | 123457 |
| Eds of the Valley Motors LtdPlymouth St | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 0TT | 01685 377592 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Ford Merthyr TydfilPentrebach Rd · Evans Halshaw | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YA | 01685 374111 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitPentrebach Road · Kwik Fit | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YA | 01685 371666 | 123457 |
| Merthyr Tyres & Exhaust Services LimitedMerthyr Industrial Estate | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2BN | 01685 377771 | 123457 |
| Paul Arfon WilliamsPenydarren | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 9HE | 01685 379280 | 123457 |
| Roberts Auto RepairsErnest Street Ser Station | Merthyr Tydfil | CF47 0YP | 01685 386858 | 123457 |
| Thomas & Davies Merthyr Tydfil LtdPentrebach Rd | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 1YB | 01685 722773 | 123457 |
| Top Gear Auto ServicesOaklands | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 4SY | 01443 690006 | 123457 |
| Treads Tyres & MOT CentrePant Ind Est | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 2SR | 01685 359214 | 123457 |
| Troedyrhiw GarageMerthyr Road Garage | Merthyr Tydfil | CF48 4HU | 01443 690293 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Merthyr Tydfil
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 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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.
Nearby Districts
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Related MOT cost guides
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.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
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- 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.
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