Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, S Class Recall R/2006/046: Engine May Revert To Limp Home Mode, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jan 2006
- Launched
- 4,869
- vehicles in the UK
- P059
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class, S Class vehicles. The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. The dealer will replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY REVERT TO LIMP HOME MODE Defect: The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed). Remedy: Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).
The Fix
The dealer will replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class, S Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,869 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 P059 or the DVSA reference R/2006/046. 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?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/165 on 21 Dec 2005, for rear seat lock springs may not be correctly located. The one launched after it was R/2010/184 on 26 Jun 2006, for seat belt may become insecure. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/046, launched 19 January 2006. 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.