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MOT Test Centres in Tendring

61 MOT test stations in Tendring, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (11%) test motorcycles, 14 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 40 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

61

#14 of 45 districts in East of England

Test motorcycles

7

11% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

14

23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

7 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Tendring Stations Can Test

Of the 61 listed stations, 57 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 Tendring. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Clacton on Sea (26), Colchester (11), Harwich (7), Essex (5) and 6 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc711%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc711%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg23%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats5793%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats711%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1423%£58.60

Where the 61 Tendring stations are

Every listed station in Tendring on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.

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Outline map of Tendring with 61 MOT test stations marked
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (21)

Stations in Tendring 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Tendring
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Apg Repairs8 Paxton RoadEssexCO15 4LR01255 475171123457
Brightlingsea Auto Centre25 Morses LaneColchesterCO7 0SF01206 302525123457
Canberra Carriage Company LtdUnit 5 Brunel Business CentreClacton on SeaCO15 4QW01255 426394123457
CarteksUnits 1 & 2 Brunel Business CentreClacton on SeaCO15 4QW01255 221691123457
Clacton Fast Fit MOT Centre177A Wellesley RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3QE01255 221777123457
Coastal Car and LeisureHockley Business CentreClacton on SeaCO15 4AG01255 223764123457
Euro Pit Tyres88 Oxford RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3TH01255 473536123457
Ferry Motors Harwich Limited66 West StreetHarwichCO12 3DB01255 502608123457
First BikesUnit 16/17 Sadds YardEssexCO15 6BP01255 427851123457
Halfway GarageColchester RoadClacton on SeaCO16 9AA01255 831285123457
John CanhamUnit A, Magnolia CentreClacton on SeaCO15 4LP01255 432888123457
Little Johns of HarwichUnit 7 Pheonix Industrial ParkHarwichCO12 4EL01255 556622123457
Lnc Motors18 Brunel RoadEssexCO15 4LU07564 453671123457
Manleys Motorcycles4 -6 Ford RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3DS01255 421528123457
Manningtree Tyre and Service Centre LimitedUnit 5 Causeway EndManningtreeCO11 2LH01206 391733123457
Mds CarsJubilee LaneColchesterCO7 7RY01206 230771123457
Oaktree Garage (Lawford) LtdRiverside Avenue WestManningtreeCO11 1UN01206 394400123457
T&M Vehicles Ltd60 London RoadClacton on SeaCO16 9RB01255 319358123457
The MOT PlaceFoundary YardWalton on the NazeCO14 8HW01255 677007123457
The Pit StopThe Service CentreColchesterCO7 8RY01206 255044123457
Thorrington Auto CentreThorrington CrossColchesterCO7 8JD01206 251546123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (40)

Stations in Tendring 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Tendring
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Agincourt Autos10 Agincourt RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3EB01255 424540123457
ATS Euromaster Limited65 High Street · ATS EuromasterClacton on SeaCO15 6PW01255 420659123457
Autosmith84 Church RoadBrightlingsea,essexCO7 0QH01206 302808123457
Avenues of Frinton LimitedFrinton RoadClacton on SeaCO16 0HP01255 863813123457
Bay MotorsDeans CloseHarwichCO12 4JA01255 502301123457
Belmont Motors LimitedHarwich RoadManningtreeCO11 2RY01255 870492123457
D E SimpsonFord RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3DS01255 426614123457
D Salmon Cars LtdWeeley GarageClacton on SeaCO16 9JT01255 831000123457
Euro Car MOT and Services LtdUnit 28 Sadds YardClacton on SeaCO15 6BP01255 432571123457
Fearnley MotorsOld Ipswich RoadColchesterCO7 7QR01206 231374123457
Formula One AutocentresSea Valley Road · Formula One AutocentresClacton-On-SeaCO15 4AD01255 426000123457
Frinton MOT Centre Limited1-9 Walton RoadFrinton on SeaCO13 0AA01255 675300123457
Glyn Hopkin Honda ColchesterIpswich RoadColchesterCO4 9TF01206 224883123457
Great Bentley GaragePlough RoadColchesterCO7 8LA01206 250225123457
Green End Garage LimitedGreen End LaneFrinton on SeaCO13 0JA01255 675466123457
Group 1 Colchester BMWIpswich RoadColchesterCO4 9TD01206 751100123457
Harwich MOT CentreUnit 5 Phoenix Industrial ParkHarwichCO12 4EL01255 556300123457
Hayes Garage24 The StreetClacton on SeaCO16 9LD01255 860860123457
Hmg Vehicle Services Limited741 Main RoadHarwichCO12 4LZ01255 241777123457
Holland on Sea Motors67 Frinton RoadClacton on SeaCO15 5UH01255 812205123457
J and M Motors43 North RoadClacton on SeaCO15 4DD01255 473348123457
Jaywick MOT CentreCrossways GarageEssexCO15 2NA01255 421682123457
Kwik Fit60 Carnarvon Road · Kwik FitClacton on SeaCO15 6QA01255 473294123457
Lawford Service Station206 Long RoadManningtreeCO11 2EH01206 393324123457
Motortech9 To 10 East StreetHarwichCO12 3AS01255 552685123457
Norwood AutosUnit 4A (Rear Of Norwood)Clacton-On-SeaCO16 9BX01255 830527123457
Olivers Autos LtdStation RoadThorpe- le- SokenCO16 0HH07793 032782123457
Oxford Road MOT & Service Centre106 Oxford RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3TH01255 425034123457
Pna Services (UK) LtdUnit B2AColchesterCO7 8LG01206 615610123457
Prestige Motors (Clacton) Essex LtdUnit 1 Spring Valley UnitsClacton on SeaCO15 4XA01255 434342123457
Ramsey Hill Garage LimitedRectory LaneHarwichCO12 5HA01255 880677123457
Rts GarageAllen PlaceClacton on SeaCO15 3DS01255 421299123457
Select Auto Centre14 To 16 Agate RoadClacton on SeaCO15 1RA01255 424309123457
Streetcars Hurst Green Garage LtdHurst Green GarageColchesterCO7 0EZ01206 308800123457
The Carwork-Shop T/A Modified MotorsRear Of 36 Oxford RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3TB01255 435995123457
Underwoods of Clacton107 Old RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3AL01255 222444123457
V Dub SparesOak Business ParkEssexCO16 0AT01255 863198123457
Vernon Haddock Cars LimitedHill GarageColchesterCO7 7PP01206 230331123457
Walton Road Garage30 Walton RoadFrinton on SeaCO13 0DT01255 673377123457
Wellesley Service Station179 Wellesley RoadClacton on SeaCO15 3QE01255 424841123457

What an MOT costs in Tendring

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

UK typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.

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 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Colchesterabout 11 miles between district centres73Ipswichabout 14 miles between district centres56Baberghabout 18 miles between district centres41Maldonabout 20 miles between district centres27Braintreeabout 23 miles between district centres62Mid Suffolkabout 27 miles between district centres56

All districts in East of England · All regions

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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Updated 2026-06-11