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Manningtree MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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£52.43
Average MOT price28th in East of England
3.06
Average customer ratingBased on verified feedback
71
Customer reviewsFor garages in Manningtree
1,000+
drivers compared prices to book an MOTin Manningtree in the last 12 months
2
Verified garages in Manningtree21st in East of England

Top Rated

1S & C Motor Services Ltd 4.9

Most Reviewed

1S & C Motor Services Ltd70 Reviews
40.7%
Avg MOT discount (booked with service)10th in East of England
2
Garages offering MOT
2
Garages offering collection & delivery
1
Garage with next-day availability
1
Garage accepting Class 7 MOT bookings
1
Garage offering monthly repayments
Next Available Slot03/11/20261 garage availableAverage Choice
Most Common Add-onFull Service
Average Time Between MOT Booking & Expiry19 days
1
Garage registered with Motorcodes
1
RMI member garage
1
Garage offering 12-month parts & labour warranty

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S & C Motor Services Ltd Logo

Dove House Farm, Mistley Heath, Manningtree, CO11 2QL

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Manningtree

S & C Motor Services Ltd, your reliable garage of choice. With years of experience, our team provides top-notch car care services. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, we're committed to excellence. Trust us with your vehicle we ensure transparency, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

MOT£54.85

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4.87 (70 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise this garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy online booking, competitive prices and quick turnaround, with several highlighting clear communication, honest advice and helpful extras like courtesy cars. Reviewers often describe it as a trustworthy, good-value alternative to main dealerships, and many say they would return. No real weaknesses were raised, though a couple of reviewers gave slightly lower scores without explaining why.

5.0/5.0
Verified
“Short notice MoT”
Would recommend
Review left: 01/11/26
5.0/5.0
Verified
“Great, honest, hard working team. Highly recommend.”
Would recommend
Review left: 17/10/26
2.8/5.0
Verified
“Service and MOT - first time customer”
Wouldn't recommend
Review left: 14/10/26

Reply from S & C Motor Services Ltd

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Unfortunately, there was a delay with parts arriving from our supplier, which was outside our control. As a gesture of goodwill, we provided a complimentary courtesy car to minimise any inconvenience. We sincerely apologise that the relevant service paperwork was not handed over to you. It is still in our office and available for collection. Unfortunately, when you collected your vehicle, our member of staff was attending an emergency call-out, which affected our usual handover process. We would have appreciated the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly, as customer satisfaction is very important to us. Please do contact us so we can address your concerns and hopefully restore your confidence in our service. Kind regards, The Management Team

The Pre Loved Car Company Ltd Logo

Colchester Rd, Wix,, Manningtree, CO11 2RN

Why You Should Choose Us for Your MOT in Manningtree

The Pre-Loved Car Company Workshop Your Local, Trusted Mechanics — For Every Car, Every Driver At The Pre-Loved Car Company, we don’t just sell great cars — we help you keep them running at their best. Our on-site Service & Mechanical Workshop is open to everyone — not just our customers — and our friendly, fully qualified mechanics can handle all aspects of mechanical work for any make or model. Whether it’s your daily driver, your family runabout, or your pride and joy, we treat every car as if it were our own.

MOT£50

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1.25 (1 reviews)

1.3/5.0
Verified
“No communication”
Wouldn't recommend
Review left: 07/08/26

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Manningtree£20–£55
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Halstead£50–£55
Stowmarket£30–£55
Witham£19–£55
Braintree£20–£45
Chelmsford£40–£55
Rochford£45–£55

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Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Manningtree? 

UK drivers have compared prices on BookMyGarage over 31.3 million times to book their MOT, service and repairs. When you compare Manningtree MOT centres through our online comparison site, you can find the best value for you! 

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your MOT in Manningtree: 

 

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No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Manningtree. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment. 

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After you book your MOT in Manningtree, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment. 

Why not add a car service to your MOT booking? Save yourself time and money with an MOT & service appointment in Manningtree. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time. 

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Compare Manningtree MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal 

If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around Manningtree. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate. 

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT. 

Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and find the best value for you on an MOT near you in the process by comparing deals. 

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If you’re not sure when your MOT in Manningtree is due, enter your reg into our FREE MOT Checker & find out in a matter of seconds. We pull your vehicle’s information directly from the DVSA database to tell you exactly when your MOT is due.  

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Our Spotlight Garage in Manningtree S & C Motor Services Ltd

★ 4.9
out of 5
70
verified reviews
£54.85
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“Recently just had a MOT done. Very friendly and accommodating service.”

– Michael, BMG-Verified review

Why S & C Motor Services Ltd Stands Out

✓ Motorcodes member✓ RMI member✓ Waiting area available✓ Loan car available✓ Collection & delivery

Opening Hours

Mon–Fri08:00 – 17:15Sat–SunClosed

*All information accurate as of November 2nd 2026

Frequently asked questions

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.
If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Manningtree without a valid MOT certificate.
You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.
You can book your MOT as early as you want, but most people choose to book it up to a month, minus a day, before the expiry date. This allows you to complete the same expiry date for the following year. For example, if your car was registered on the 1st of September, you could book your MOT between 2nd August and 1st September to keep the same expiry date.

If you book your MOT early, you get more time to fix any faults and ensure your car is still legal to drive on UK roads. However, if you book your MOT earlier than a month in advance, the expiry date will become the date of your most recent test.
An MOT retest is free if your car fails on one or more of the areas listed below and the repair(s) is completed within 1 working day.

• Access Panels
• Battery
• Bonnet
• Bootlid
• Brake Pedal Antislip
• Break Glass Hammer*
• Doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
• Door Open Warning Device*
• Dropsides
• Electrical Wiring
• Emergency Exist & Signs*
• Entrance Door Remote Control*
• Entrance/Exit Steps*
• Fuel Filler Cap
• Headlamp Cleaning or Levelling Devices (that don't need a headlight aim check)
• Horn
• Lamps (excluding headlight aim)
• Loading Door
• Main Beam 'Tell-Tale'
• Mirrors
• Rear Reflectors
• Registration Plates
• Seatbelts (not anchorages)
• Seatbelt Load Limiter
• Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
• Seats
• Sharp Edges or Projections
• Stairs*
• Steering Wheel
• Tailboard
• Tailgate
• Trailer Electrical Sockets
• Towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Windscreen Glass
• Windscreen Wipers
• Windscreen Washers
• Wheels and Tyres**

*Class 5 Only
**Excluding Motorcycles & motorcycles with sidecar

If the repair is completed within 10 working days, either by the original garage or elsewhere and then you return to the original garage for a retest, you only need to pay for a partial MOT retest. This costs less than the full fee.

If you complete the repairs yourself and choose to take your car into a different test centre, you will need to pay for the full test again.
It is only legal to drive without a valid MOT certificate if you are on your way to a pre-booked MOT test or to have the failed defects fixed. If you are stopped by the police, you must be able to prove that you have a booked appointment and confirm it with the test centre or garage.

If you are caught on a public road without a valid MOT certificate, and you can’t meet the above criteria, you can be fined up to £1,000. There is a further £2,500 fine if your vehicle is found to be unroadworthy. You will also receive 3 points on your driving licence if it is deemed to be dangerous.

Driving without an MOT certificate also invalidates your car insurance. This brings an unlimited fine, potential disqualification from driving and 6-8 points on your licence.