Mercedes-Benz 215, 220 Recall R/2005/004: A Hydraulic Line In The Braking System May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 925
- vehicles in the UK
- P012
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled 215, 220 vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 1 January 2001. A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAY LEAK Defect: A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake pipe
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a hydraulic line in the braking system may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
215, 220 built between 1 January 2001 and 1 January 2001 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 925 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P012 or the DVSA reference R/2005/004. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215, 220The blower regulator may fail | Urgent | R/2005/003 | |
| SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange | Urgent | R/2025/428 | |
| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| Esprinter 907Fallback level brake force assistance | Urgent | R/2024/223 | |
| GLEOn affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased | Urgent | R/2023/346 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/002 on 16 Feb 2005, for side airbags may deploy inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2005/003 on 23 Feb 2005, for the blower regulator may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/004, launched 18 February 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.