Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class Recall R/2010/123: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 147
- vehicles in the UK
- P156
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class vehicles. It is possible on some fuel tanks that the vent pipe is not to specification. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible on some fuel tanks that the vent pipe is not to specification. This can lead to a small leak into the charcoal canister and if not rectified can over a period of time result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible on some fuel tanks that the vent pipe is not to specification. This can lead to a small leak into the charcoal canister and if not rectified can over a period of time result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a small leak into the charcoal canister and if not rectified can over a period of time result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 147 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 P156 or the DVSA reference R/2010/123. 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/2010/113 on 25 Aug 2010, for directional control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2010/126 on 4 Oct 2010, for oil may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/123, launched 30 September 2010. 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.