MOT test centre · Exeter EX2

MBS

Cars and small vans+ 1 more service

29 Marsh Green Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8PQ

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Car MOT up to £54.85

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Car ServicingTypically £220 · price guide, Oct 2026 · One to two hours for an interim service

About car servicing · Locufy UK price guide

Expect £120–£450 for a car service in the UK, with £220 a fair middle figure. An interim service on a small petrol hatchback is the cheapest; a full or major service on a diesel, SUV or premium model, especially at a main dealer or in London, is the dearest.

Typical UK cost
£120–£450 per service. Typically £220.
From Motrio, Bumper, BookMyGarage, read 15 Oct 2026. Price guide
Time in the workshop
One to two hours for an interim service; three to four hours for a full or major service

Common reasons people book it

  • Interim service
  • Full annual service
  • Major service
  • Service and MOT together
  • High-mileage service
  • Hybrid service

Before you book, ask

  • Check your handbook or app for whether an interim, full or major service is due at this mileage
  • Ask the garage to use parts and oil that meet the car maker's specification to protect the warranty
  • Check the service is recorded in the book or the online service history before you collect the car
  • Note any noises, warning lights or leaks, so the garage looks at them during the service
Full car servicing price guide

Your MOT here

MOT prices

Cars and small vans · Class 4
VehicleLegal maximum
Car (class 4)£54.85
Passenger vehicle, 9 to 12 passenger seats (class 4)£57.30

Garages may charge less than the maximum; this is the legal cap, not this garage's price.

64.41% Pass rate for the EX postcode area, 2024 — not this station

On the day

Before you go: a quick MOT check

  • Nothing is legally required beyond the car itself.
  • Your booking reference, if the garage gave you one.
  • The garage checks your registration online, so you do not need your logbook (V5C).

A five-minute check in the driveway

  • Lights: headlights, brake lights, indicators and number plate light all work.
  • Tyres: at least 1.6 mm of tread, no cuts or bulges.
  • Wipers and washer fluid: blades clear the screen and the bottle is topped up.
  • Horn works.
  • Mirrors are secure and not cracked.
  • Number plates are clean, readable and secure.
  • Dashboard warning lights are off.
  • Seatbelts are all present, latch and retract.
  • Fluid levels: oil, brake fluid and screen wash topped up.
  • Bodywork: no sharp edges from damage or rust.

Questions about MBS

MOT questions

What vehicles does MBS in Exeter test?

MBS on Marsh Green Road tests class 4 vehicles: cars, light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg, taxis, motor caravans, quads, and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats.

Does MBS in Marsh Barton test vans or motorcycles?

Yes for vans, since light vans up to 3,000kg are part of the class 4 testing at this EX2 8PQ station. No for motorcycles, because class 4 testing at MBS does not cover them.

How do I book an MBS test in Exeter?

Book by phone, because MBS at 29 Marsh Green Road does not offer online booking.

Where should I go if MBS in Marsh Barton is fully booked?

The nearest alternatives in Exeter are Speed Superbikes Ltd, Livery Dole Mitsubishi and Jfe Exeter, each 0.2 km from MBS.

Which faults do cars fail on most often in the EX postcode area?

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment account for 14.8% of first tests, suspension for 13.0%, and brakes for 9.1%. These are class 4 figures for MOT stations across the EX postcode area, not for MBS alone.

What share of class 4 first tests were passed in the EX area in 2024?

In 2024, 64.4% of class 4 first tests passed at MOT stations in the EX postcode area. This is an area figure, not a result for MBS on its own.

Address and hours

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  • 29 Marsh Green Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8PQ
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On the DVSA list of MOT test stations as MBS, site V108605.

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MOT pass rate and top failure reasons

National figures, not for this station · 2025 to 2026

72.5% national pass rate in 2025 to 2026

Top failure reasonsShare of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.9%
Suspension20.5%
Tyres12.9%
Brakes15.2%
Visibility7.7%
Body, chassis, structure6.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9%
Steering3.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.6%
Road Wheels0.8%

Source: DVSA, MOT testing data for Great Britain, tables DVSA/MOT/01 and DVSA/MOT/03 (classes 3 and 4, initial tests). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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