Class 7 MOT — Vans 3,000–3,500kg

A Class 7 MOT is the test for goods vehicles (vans) with a design gross weight between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. It is essentially the heavier-van version of the standard MOT — larger vans such as long-wheelbase and high-roof models that exceed the 3,000kg Class 4 limit need a Class 7 test instead. Above 3,500kg, vehicles move into HGV testing administered separately.

The DVSA sets a maximum fee for a Class 7 MOT of £58.60. This is a cap rather than a fixed price, but because Class 7 stations are less common than Class 4 garages, prices tend to sit closer to the cap. The fee covers the test only; any repairs to pass are charged separately.

The main difference is weight: Class 4 covers cars and light vans up to 3,000kg design gross weight, while Class 7 covers goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. Class 7 also has a higher fee cap (£58.60 versus £54.85 for Class 4) and is offered at fewer test stations, as it requires equipment able to test heavier vehicles. The test scope is similar but tailored to the heavier vehicle.

Vans with a design gross weight (DGW) over 3,000kg and up to 3,500kg need a Class 7 MOT. This typically includes the larger, long-wheelbase or high-roof variants of mainstream vans — for example a heavier Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Iveco Daily, Renault Master or Fiat Ducato. The class is set by the plated design gross weight on the V5C, not by how much load you carry.

No. The test station must hold Class 7 authorisation and have equipment capable of testing heavier vehicles, so it is not available at every garage that does Class 4 MOTs. Class 7 testing is more commonly found at dedicated commercial vehicle centres. It is worth checking availability and booking ahead, as authorised centres can be sparser in rural areas.