Free Traffic Legal Advice

Hello!

I recently had my appeal against a clamping fine rejected, and now I find myself with the option to take the matter to court. I'm reaching out to the community for some legal advice to help me decide whether it's worth defending my case.

Background:

I’m based in England. My car was clamped by TEC due to an unpaid parking fine issued by TFL in Islington, which I contend was unfairly enforced. I paid £700 to get it removed.

Despite my efforts to update my driving license with my new address, I inadvertently overlooked updating my V5c logbook, resulting in the fine notice being sent to my previous home address which I had no acknowledgment of.

Current Situation:
After my appeal was rejected, I have the option to take the case to court. However, it comes with costs – approximately £100 for a hearing without a judge and £300 for a hearing with a judge.

My Questions:
1. Has anyone faced a similar situation, and if so, what was the outcome?
2. Is it advisable to proceed to court given the costs involved?
3. Are there any legal experts or individuals with knowledge of UK traffic law who can shed light on the likelihood of success in such cases?

I understand that this isn't legal advice, but any insights, experiences, or guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to make an informed decision about whether to pursue this further.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!