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C&M Autocentre

MOT test station 7483BE at Unit 74 D/E, Warrington Road, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2JZ, in Warrington. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

123457

Classes authorised

3 of 6

Classes 1, 2 and 4

Stations within 5 miles

115

283 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

same postcode

Ashcroft Auto Centre Ltd

Phone

01925 729800

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
7483BE
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
Unit 74 D/E, Warrington Road, Penketh, Warrington
Postcode
WA5 2JZ
Council district
Warrington (78 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 53.3841, -2.6499

What C&M Autocentre 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

C&M Autocentre is an MOT test station at Unit 74 D/E, Warrington Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2JZ, in Warrington (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 7483BE, 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: 14 of the 78 stations listed in Warrington hold Class 1 or 2, and 43 of the 283 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 77 of the district's 78 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Ashcroft Auto Centre Ltd, at the same postcode (Classes 4 and 7). 115 other stations sit within 5 miles and 283 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.2 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 C & M AUTO CENTRE LTD (company number 16254267) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 15 Feb 2025 (1 years on the register), and its registered activity is 33170 Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c.; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01925 729800. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to WA5 2JZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Ashcroft Auto Centre Ltd74F Warrington Road, WA5 2JZWarringtonsame postcode123457
West End Motors25 Farnworth Road, WA5 2RZWarrington0.6 miles123457
Sankey Bridge Autos8A Liverpool Road, WA5 1EEWarrington1.0 miles123457
Princess Street GaragePrincess Street, WA5 1BSWarrington1.2 miles123457
Cars R USUnit 1, WA5 1BSWarrington1.2 miles123457

All 78 stations in Warrington · North West · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
C & M AUTO CENTRE LTD
Company number
16254267
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
15 Feb 2025 (1 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Registered activity (SIC)
33170 Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c.; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
WIDNES, WA8

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 West

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 West

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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