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MOT in Lewisham

48 DVSA authorised test stations in Lewisham. 44 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 8 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Lewisham

Figures for the SE postcode area, from every MOT recorded in 2025.

76.11%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
72,934average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans44
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg8

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp7,996
Not workingStop lamp7,280
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,208
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints5,464
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,444
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp5,420

Test stations

Mersh Brothers

Unit 21 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, Catford
SE6 3BX

Class 4, 7 1.6 km from the centre
020 8698 4794

A V Autos

Unit 2, Broomsleigh Business Park, Worsley Bridge Road, Lower Sydenham
SE26 5BN

Class 4 2.7 km from the centre
020 8670 2828

Kar Klinik

Unit 1 Abbey Trading Estate, Bell Green Lane, Sydenham
SE26 5TW

Class 4 2.8 km from the centre
020 8778 7775