mechanics.trade
An MOT certificate with a tick

MOT in Southend-on-Sea

51 DVSA authorised test stations in Southend-on-Sea. 49 of them test cars and small vans. 10 can test motorbikes. 11 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 7 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Southend-on-Sea

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

77.0%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.1average age, years
73,321average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc10
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc10
Class 3Three-wheelers6
Class 4Cars and light vans49
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats7
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg11

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen8,811
Not workingPosition lamp7,661
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,240
Not workingStop lamp6,694
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,533
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads5,886

Test stations

D & G Motors

11 Craftsman Square, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Sutton Road
SS2 5RH

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre
01702 611015

Smd Autos

Unit 3 Craftsman Square, Temple Farm Industrial Estate
SS2 5RH

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre
01702 616177

A & R Services

Unit 14 Laurence Ind Estate, Eastwoodbury Lane, Eastwood
SS2 6RH

Class 4 1.7 km from the centre
01702 420621

Karrs

119 - 123 St Helens Road
SS0 7LF

Class 3, 4 1.8 km from the centre
01702 300413

Station Garage

Unit 1 Southend Central Railway Station, Clifftown Road
SS1 1AB

Class 1, 2, 4 2.4 km from the centre
01702 431946