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M-Tech Limited
MOT test station S006164 at Unit 15 Elford Lowe Farm, Elford, Tamworth B79 9BJ, in Lichfield. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 30 Sept 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
55
159 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
2.5 miles
Kwik Fit
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S006164
- Register status
- Listed as active on 30 Sept 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 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 15 Elford Lowe Farm, Elford, Tamworth
- Postcode
- B79 9BJ
- Council district
- Lichfield, Staffordshire (35 listed stations)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.6802, -1.7126
What M-Tech Limited can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
M-Tech Limited is an MOT test station at Unit 15 Elford Lowe Farm, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9BJ, in Lichfield, Staffordshire (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 30 September 2026 under site number S006164, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 6 of the 35 stations listed in Lichfield hold Class 1 or 2, and 26 of the 159 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 10 authorised stations in the district and one of 51 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 34 of the district's 35 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Kwik Fit, 2.5 miles away (Class 4). 55 other stations sit within 5 miles and 159 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.6 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, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records M-TECH LIMITED (company number 04399133) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 20 Mar 2002 (24 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 82990 Other business support service activities n.e.c..
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01827 382011. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to B79 9BJ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwik Fit (district list)113 Mariner, B79 7UL | Tamworth | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Ariane Auto's112B Mariner, B79 7UL | Tamworth | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| R K Automotive Limited (district list)Unit 4 Mariner, B79 7UL | Tamworth | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| C R MOT Centre Limited (district list)Unit 9 Cavendish, B79 7XH | Tamworth | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Ashby Road Service Station (district list)Ashby Road, B79 8AL | Tamworth | 2.6 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- M-TECH LIMITED
- Company number
- 04399133
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 20 Mar 2002 (24 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 82990 Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Registered office
- TAMWORTH, B79
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, 4 and 7 station in West Midlands
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for West Midlands
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 30 Sept 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 30 Sept 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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.